Pest and Weed Management Plan - QGC
Pest and Weed Management Plan - QGC
Pest and Weed Management Plan - QGC
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<strong>Pest</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Weed</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>Rev 0May 2011Consultations in regards to the Wild Dog Barrier Fence have been conducted <strong>and</strong> are continuingbetween <strong>QGC</strong> <strong>and</strong> DEEDI.A Wild Dog distribution map produced by Biosecurity Queensl<strong>and</strong>, is provided in Appendix 9. <strong>QGC</strong> GasField distribution maps will be produced as field distribution data is continually collated.4.4.3 <strong>Management</strong> of Feral PigsPlate 31: Feral Pigwww.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_8280.htmPlate 32: Feral Pigs in Trapwww.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_8280.htmFeral Pigs are difficult to control for a number of reasons as outlined by the DEEDI fact sheet on controlof feral pigs (DEEDI July 2010b). The recommended strategy for the control of pigs is trapping, <strong>and</strong>whilst this is time consuming it is acknowledged to be the best solution in terms of welfare <strong>and</strong> controlavailable. The traps can be made with pig specific triggers that ensure that other local fauna is notaffected. <strong>QGC</strong> will engage in consultation with Biosecurity Queensl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> other stakeholders in regardsto any future Feral Pig baiting programs.A Feral Pig distribution map produced by Biosecurity Queensl<strong>and</strong>, is provided in Appendix 9. <strong>QGC</strong> GasField distribution maps will be produced as field distribution data is continually collated.41 of 100