❓ Question regarding the effectiveness of the Western Grey Kangaroo cull program, quota achievement, and ongoing damage to native vegetation. The answer provides data on harvest numbers and acknowledges damage, but doesn't directly address effectiveness.
AnsweredQoN 1798Legislative Assembly
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(1) Has the managed program for the cull of Western Grey Kangaroo’s been effective?
(2) Are the cull quotas for the Western Grey Kangaroo being achieved?
(3) Is damage still occurring to Native Vegetation due to the overpopulation of the Western Grey Kangaroo?
(2) Are the cull quotas for the Western Grey Kangaroo being achieved?
(3) Is damage still occurring to Native Vegetation due to the overpopulation of the Western Grey Kangaroo?
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Answered
20 March 2007
Responded by
Minister for the Environment
Response time
21 days
(2) The commercial harvest of Western Grey Kangaroo in Western Australia for 2006 was 169,168 animals. This was 87% of the allowable quota which is acceptable within the overall aims of the plan. Achievement of quota harvest levels is dependent on kangaroo populations as well as seasonal factors, shooter availability and market demand. (3) Most damage issues occur on the edges between developed and more natural areas and also where pastures are grown adjacent to bushland. Damage is primarily to crops, pastures and fences, but some damage to native vegetation occurs where kangaroo densities are high. Kangaroo harvesting can reduce, but not eliminate, damage in such areas.
(3) Most damage issues occur on the edges between developed and more natural areas and also where pastures are grown adjacent to bushland. Damage is primarily to crops, pastures and fences, but some damage to native vegetation occurs where kangaroo densities are high. Kangaroo harvesting can reduce, but not eliminate, damage in such areas.
(3) Most damage issues occur on the edges between developed and more natural areas and also where pastures are grown adjacent to bushland. Damage is primarily to crops, pastures and fences, but some damage to native vegetation occurs where kangaroo densities are high. Kangaroo harvesting can reduce, but not eliminate, damage in such areas.
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