❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses fox predation on native turtles and waterbirds, particularly at Bibra Lake and within the Beeliar Regional Park, seeking information on government fox control plans. The Minister acknowledges the issue and outlines existing control measures.
AnsweredQoN 2116Legislative Council
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(1) Is the Minister aware that foxes killed over 100
native turtles at Bibra Lake in February and March 2024? (2) Is the Minister aware that there is increasing
concern in the community about ongoing loss of turtles and waterbirds due to
predation by foxes? (3) What plans does the Government have to improve fox
control in the Metropolitan Area where many reserves are being degraded by
foxes and other feral animals? (4) Does the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation
and Attractions carry out regular fox control operations in the Beeliar
Regional Park? (5) If yes to (4), how frequently? (6) If no to (4), why not?
native turtles at Bibra Lake in February and March 2024? (2) Is the Minister aware that there is increasing
concern in the community about ongoing loss of turtles and waterbirds due to
predation by foxes? (3) What plans does the Government have to improve fox
control in the Metropolitan Area where many reserves are being degraded by
foxes and other feral animals? (4) Does the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation
and Attractions carry out regular fox control operations in the Beeliar
Regional Park? (5) If yes to (4), how frequently? (6) If no to (4), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 September 2024
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Energy; Environment; Climate Action
Response time
7 days
1. No, the Minister was not aware of this incident in February and March 2024 which occurred at Bibra Lake which is managed by the City of Cockburn.
2. Yes.
3. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes targeted fox control in many nature reserves and regional parks within the metropolitan area and wherever possible coordinates fox control with other land managers such as local governments. Fox control in the metropolitan area complements DBCA’s Western Shield Program that targets foxes and feral cats across more than 3.8 million hectares of land, making it one of Australia’s largest wildlife recovery programs.
4. Yes.
5. Twice per year focusing on spring and early autumn when tortoises and birds are most vulnerable to fox predation.
6. Not applicable.
2. Yes.
3. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes targeted fox control in many nature reserves and regional parks within the metropolitan area and wherever possible coordinates fox control with other land managers such as local governments. Fox control in the metropolitan area complements DBCA’s Western Shield Program that targets foxes and feral cats across more than 3.8 million hectares of land, making it one of Australia’s largest wildlife recovery programs.
4. Yes.
5. Twice per year focusing on spring and early autumn when tortoises and birds are most vulnerable to fox predation.
6. Not applicable.
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