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Feral Donkeys : An Assessment Of Control In The Kimberley, S H. Wheeler
Feral Donkeys : An Assessment Of Control In The Kimberley, S H. Wheeler
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Feral donkeys are one of the major limitations to increased pastoral production in many parts of the Kimberley area of Western Australia, where they compete with cattle for food. In addition donkeys are aggressive animals, driving cattle from watering points and better grazing areas. They eliminate perenial plants by overgrazing and therefore reduce the carrying capacity of the range.
Originally introduced as draught animals, donkeys were released when cars arrived; since then they have bred up to large numbers in many areas.
For several years the Agricultural Protection Board has undertaken a programme of donkey shooting from helicopters. Since this …
Grey Kangaroo Management Programme, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Grey Kangaroo Management Programme, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The Grey Kangaroo Management Programme, introduced in 1971 by the Department of Fisheries and Fauna, is designed to ensure the long-term conservation of the grey kangaroo, while at the same time recognising the right of the landholder to protect his primary production from damage.
One of the points which has arisen after examination of the programme is that some individual farmers are not fully aware of the requirements of the regulations.
The Starling, John L. Long
The Starling, John L. Long
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Despite their pretty colour and their song, starlings cannot be considered beneficial, especially in the fruit and grain-growing areas of W.A. where they are declared vermin.
MILLIONS of starlings inhabit the settled parts of eastern and south-eastern Australia, but so far they have not reached Western Australia.