❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses wild dog and fox proliferation in pastoral regions, inquiring about additional control measures by the Department of Agriculture. The Minister's response outlines current control methods and ongoing reviews for improvement.
AnsweredQoN 266Legislative Council
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At a time when green and pseudo conservative interests have been promulgating nonsense about the wild dog becoming an endangered species, there has been a proliferation of wild dogs in pastoral regions. In addition to an increase in the wild dog population in pastoral regions, it appears that foxes are becoming more prevalent in these areas. What additional steps, if any, is the Department of Agriculture taking to contain this serious problem? The PRESIDENT: The minister may address the latter part of the question but not the former part, which appears to be a manifesto. Hon KIM CHANCE
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Thank you, Mr President. I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Department of Agriculture is aware of the wild dog and fox issues in pastoral regions. The increase of these species has been due to above-average seasonal conditions in previous years, which resulted in ideal conditions for breeding. The control of these species is the responsibility of landholders. The primary control method to minimise the impact of these species is poisoning, using 10,80. A coordinated wild dog aerial baiting program is undertaken twice yearly in most areas of the pastoral region. This is complemented by ground control, trapping and poisoning undertaken by pastoralists. The department coordinates the aerial baiting program and trains pastoralists on the safe use of 10,80, so that they can produce baits for ground baiting on their own properties. These activities have allowed pastoralists to manage the impact of these species. The department is currently working with pastoralists to review the current programs to identify areas in which effectiveness and efficiencies can be improved.
The PRESIDENT: The minister may address the latter part of the question but not the former part, which appears to be a manifesto. Hon KIM CHANCE replied : Thank you, Mr President. I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Department of Agriculture is aware of the wild dog and fox issues in pastoral regions. The increase of these species has been due to above-average seasonal conditions in previous years, which resulted in ideal conditions for breeding. The control of these species is the responsibility of landholders. The primary control method to minimise the impact of these species is poisoning, using 10,80. A coordinated wild dog aerial baiting program is undertaken twice yearly in most areas of the pastoral region. This is complemented by ground control, trapping and poisoning undertaken by pastoralists. The department coordinates the aerial baiting program and trains pastoralists on the safe use of 10,80, so that they can produce baits for ground baiting on their own properties. These activities have allowed pastoralists to manage the impact of these species. The department is currently working with pastoralists to review the current programs to identify areas in which effectiveness and efficiencies can be improved.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : Thank you, Mr President. I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Department of Agriculture is aware of the wild dog and fox issues in pastoral regions. The increase of these species has been due to above-average seasonal conditions in previous years, which resulted in ideal conditions for breeding. The control of these species is the responsibility of landholders. The primary control method to minimise the impact of these species is poisoning, using 10,80. A coordinated wild dog aerial baiting program is undertaken twice yearly in most areas of the pastoral region. This is complemented by ground control, trapping and poisoning undertaken by pastoralists. The department coordinates the aerial baiting program and trains pastoralists on the safe use of 10,80, so that they can produce baits for ground baiting on their own properties. These activities have allowed pastoralists to manage the impact of these species. The department is currently working with pastoralists to review the current programs to identify areas in which effectiveness and efficiencies can be improved.
Thank you, Mr President. I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Department of Agriculture is aware of the wild dog and fox issues in pastoral regions. The increase of these species has been due to above-average seasonal conditions in previous years, which resulted in ideal conditions for breeding. The control of these species is the responsibility of landholders. The primary control method to minimise the impact of these species is poisoning, using 10,80. A coordinated wild dog aerial baiting program is undertaken twice yearly in most areas of the pastoral region. This is complemented by ground control, trapping and poisoning undertaken by pastoralists. The department coordinates the aerial baiting program and trains pastoralists on the safe use of 10,80, so that they can produce baits for ground baiting on their own properties. These activities have allowed pastoralists to manage the impact of these species. The department is currently working with pastoralists to review the current programs to identify areas in which effectiveness and efficiencies can be improved.
The Department of Agriculture is aware of the wild dog and fox issues in pastoral regions. The increase of these species has been due to above-average seasonal conditions in previous years, which resulted in ideal conditions for breeding. The control of these species is the responsibility of landholders. The primary control method to minimise the impact of these species is poisoning, using 10,80. A coordinated wild dog aerial baiting program is undertaken twice yearly in most areas of the pastoral region. This is complemented by ground control, trapping and poisoning undertaken by pastoralists. The department coordinates the aerial baiting program and trains pastoralists on the safe use of 10,80, so that they can produce baits for ground baiting on their own properties. These activities have allowed pastoralists to manage the impact of these species. The department is currently working with pastoralists to review the current programs to identify areas in which effectiveness and efficiencies can be improved.
The PRESIDENT: The minister may address the latter part of the question but not the former part, which appears to be a manifesto. Hon KIM CHANCE replied : Thank you, Mr President. I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Department of Agriculture is aware of the wild dog and fox issues in pastoral regions. The increase of these species has been due to above-average seasonal conditions in previous years, which resulted in ideal conditions for breeding. The control of these species is the responsibility of landholders. The primary control method to minimise the impact of these species is poisoning, using 10,80. A coordinated wild dog aerial baiting program is undertaken twice yearly in most areas of the pastoral region. This is complemented by ground control, trapping and poisoning undertaken by pastoralists. The department coordinates the aerial baiting program and trains pastoralists on the safe use of 10,80, so that they can produce baits for ground baiting on their own properties. These activities have allowed pastoralists to manage the impact of these species. The department is currently working with pastoralists to review the current programs to identify areas in which effectiveness and efficiencies can be improved.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : Thank you, Mr President. I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Department of Agriculture is aware of the wild dog and fox issues in pastoral regions. The increase of these species has been due to above-average seasonal conditions in previous years, which resulted in ideal conditions for breeding. The control of these species is the responsibility of landholders. The primary control method to minimise the impact of these species is poisoning, using 10,80. A coordinated wild dog aerial baiting program is undertaken twice yearly in most areas of the pastoral region. This is complemented by ground control, trapping and poisoning undertaken by pastoralists. The department coordinates the aerial baiting program and trains pastoralists on the safe use of 10,80, so that they can produce baits for ground baiting on their own properties. These activities have allowed pastoralists to manage the impact of these species. The department is currently working with pastoralists to review the current programs to identify areas in which effectiveness and efficiencies can be improved.
Thank you, Mr President. I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Department of Agriculture is aware of the wild dog and fox issues in pastoral regions. The increase of these species has been due to above-average seasonal conditions in previous years, which resulted in ideal conditions for breeding. The control of these species is the responsibility of landholders. The primary control method to minimise the impact of these species is poisoning, using 10,80. A coordinated wild dog aerial baiting program is undertaken twice yearly in most areas of the pastoral region. This is complemented by ground control, trapping and poisoning undertaken by pastoralists. The department coordinates the aerial baiting program and trains pastoralists on the safe use of 10,80, so that they can produce baits for ground baiting on their own properties. These activities have allowed pastoralists to manage the impact of these species. The department is currently working with pastoralists to review the current programs to identify areas in which effectiveness and efficiencies can be improved.
The Department of Agriculture is aware of the wild dog and fox issues in pastoral regions. The increase of these species has been due to above-average seasonal conditions in previous years, which resulted in ideal conditions for breeding. The control of these species is the responsibility of landholders. The primary control method to minimise the impact of these species is poisoning, using 10,80. A coordinated wild dog aerial baiting program is undertaken twice yearly in most areas of the pastoral region. This is complemented by ground control, trapping and poisoning undertaken by pastoralists. The department coordinates the aerial baiting program and trains pastoralists on the safe use of 10,80, so that they can produce baits for ground baiting on their own properties. These activities have allowed pastoralists to manage the impact of these species. The department is currently working with pastoralists to review the current programs to identify areas in which effectiveness and efficiencies can be improved.
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