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The day is perfect for industry professionals

and those involved in feral animal

management, as well as members of thegeneral public, community groups, and

interested landholders.

GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

• Stuart Murphy from Philip Island, Victoria, where foxes

are on the verge of being successfully eradicated.

• Michael Dickinson, Australia Wildlife and Feral Animal

Management, who has extensive experience in a

range of control methods across Australia.

• Representatives from the State Government and

industry to talk about feral animal management

issues.

There will also be an opportunity to visit feral

animal management sites on the Island.

The Forum, brings together a number of experts to discusstechniques, opportunities and challenges in pest animalcontrol and will showcase examples from across the country,including work on Victoria’s Philip Island where foxes areon the verge of being successfully eradicated.

DETAILS:

• Tuesday 4th August, 9am - 4pm

• Moreton Bay Research Station,

Corner of Flinders Avenue and

Fraser Streets, Dunwich QLD 4183

North Stradbroke Island

(Click here to view a map)

For a ferry timetable, please visit 

www.fyer.com.au

To RSVP please click here

 

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MANAGING FERALS FOR SUCCESS:

FERAL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT FORUM

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  Stradbroke Island is a world renowned tourist destination with a beautifulcoastline, national park and a rich cultural history. It is home to a number ofthreatened wildlife species that unfortunately are impacted by pest animalssuch as foxes and cat’s. A fox for example can eat on average around3 animals in one day.

The Straddie Pest Management Group are putting Straddie’s wildlife rst, as part of anew initiative towards an integrated approach to manage pest animals on the Islandthat will see landholders working together to achieve the best outcomes for thelocal and wider community.

MANAGING FERALS FOR SUCCESS:

FERAL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT FORUM

WHO IS THE STRADDIE PEST MANAGEMENT GROUP?

 

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Photo courtesy of: Brisbane City Council Photo courtesy of: Andrew Langdal

The Straddie Pest Management Group is a

group of Straddie’s land managers working

collectively using a full spectrum of approved

methods to control pest animals such as

foxes and feral cats that prey on a number of

wildlife including Straddie’s endangered sea

turtles, bandicoots, threatened frog species,

internationally protected shorebirds, and the

rare and secretive water mouse.

It is the frst time that a group like this brings

together all of the landholders on Straddie to

achieve the best long term results, supported

by the local communty.