A framework for the management of feral goats in semi-arid South Australia
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Australian Rangeland Society
Publication Year
2010
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An environment modified for rangelands sheep farming has created conditions where feral goat (Capra hircus) populations can escalate if unchecked. The impacts of feral goats onnative vegetation, fauna and land condition result from their unmanaged contribution to total grazing pressure. In South Australia there is a legislative requirement for control of feral goats, however this is contradicted by significant motivators to retain feral goat herds as an optional resource. ...
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Conference Paper
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Cite this paper:
Agnew, D.C., Patrick, G.P.J. and Arnold, B.K.(2010). Biodiversity impacts of ground tank closure in southeast Australian rangelands. In: Proceedings of the 16thBiennial Conference of the Australian Rangeland Society, Bourke (Eds D.J. Eldridge and C. Waters) (Australian Rangeland Society: Perth).
Agnew, D.C., Patrick, G.P.J. and Arnold, B.K.(2010). Biodiversity impacts of ground tank closure in southeast Australian rangelands. In: Proceedings of the 16thBiennial Conference of the Australian Rangeland Society, Bourke (Eds D.J. Eldridge and C. Waters) (Australian Rangeland Society: Perth).
Conference Name
16th Biennial Conference, Australian Rangeland Society, Bourke, New South Wales
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Keywords
integrated management
collaboration
South Australia
unmanaged goats
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