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Protecting a Threatened Ecological Community from Feral Pigs and other Pest Animals

Case study

Project description

The Ellen Brockman Integrated Catchment Group Inc. has an extensive record of implementing projects to restore the natural healthy ecosystems and protect the waterways along the Ellen Brook and Brockman River in Western Australia.

Year 2019

Location Australia

Organization Landcarer Australia

Project aims

A key objective for this project was to fence a 1-hectare section of the threatened ecological community where feral pig activity had been observed. The goal was to use exclusion fencing to aid vegetation recovery and compare to a similar area that is not fenced.

Project outcome

Environmental Outcomes? The environmental outcomes of this trial project are very encouraging showing reduced or no grazing damage to the fenced-off revegetation that provides cover and protection for the Western Swamp Tortoises that utilise the waterhole. Community and Social Outcomes?Knowledge sharing between the community groups working from the Chittering Landcare Centre and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions who is charged with the protection of Threatened Species and their habitat has been enhanced.