South East Local Land Services are encouraging landholders to take part in the Feral Fighters program.
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Feral pest animal management requires commitment and a collaborative approach.
Group control programs in a coordinated method have shown to be much more effective than individual efforts in the control of feral animals.
Feral Fighters is an initiative to strategically target pest animals at a regional and state scale through coordinated group baiting control programs.
By working with your neighbours and local networks to support Feral Fighters you will achieve better results for you, your neighbours, community, local industries and the environment.
Foxes prey on Australian native wildlife such as ground nesting birds, small reptiles and mammals and have contributed to a number of these native animals becoming extinct or endangered.
Effective fox control programs can increase lambing percentages, when baiting is conducted in a group environment covering multiple properties.
By registering with South East Local Land Services to become a Feral Fighter you will receive:
- The first 40 1080 baits free during the 2020 campaign (this includes fresh and manufactured baits).
- 1080/pindone training during the prescribed months of a control program.
- Up to date information and support from South East Local Land Services.
Dates for your Diary:
- Training on Friday, March 6 at the Boorowa Recreation Club from 9am-11.30am.
- Baits will be delivered on Tuesday, March 10, Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12.
- Please let your group coordinator know how many baits you would like and which location you would like to collect them from no later than Thursday, March 5.
If you are unsure of who your local coordinator is, or are a new landholder wishing to participate, contact your Local Land Services (LLS) office in Boorowa on 02 6385 1018, or Landcare coordinator on 0459 681 018.
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For more information and to book for the 1080 Pindone accreditation training, please contact LLS Biosecurity Scott Schlunke on 0407 489 574 or the Yass LLS office on 02 6118 7700.