Regional Pest Management Strategy 2012-2017: Western Rivers Region
This document is the pest management strategy for the Western Rivers Region, which stretches from Bathurst in the east to Balranald in the west, and from north of Cobar to south along the Murray River from Corowa to Swan Hill, covering 24% of NSW. It includes major stretches of the Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Edward and Murray Rivers.
Publisher: Office of Environment and Heritage
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-74293-628-4 / ID: OEH20120377
File: PDF 1.16 MB / Pages 58
Name: regional-pest-management-strategy-western-rivers-region-120377.pdf
This strategy identifies significant pest animal and weed species in the region and the native species and communities that they threaten.
It recognises that pest management programs must take account of the complex land use histories of the region, including agricultural and forestry production, remnant vegetation of an ‘island’ reserve system and significant Aboriginal and cultural heritage.
Key animal pest management programs focus on the control of foxes, feral pigs, feral goats and rabbits. The strategy prioritises the protection of the river red gum forests and wetlands and recommends balancing conservation values with developing tourism opportunities and recreational amenities.