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Best Practice Fox Control in Booderee National Park

  • Meek, Paul (UNE Lead Investigator)
  • Ballard, Guy (Co-Investigator)
  • Davies, Hugh (Co-Investigator)
  • Hayward, Matthew (Co-Investigator)
  • University of New England
  • University of Newcastle

Project Details

Description

Despite long-term efforts, foxes continue to threaten the conservation and cultural values of Booderee National Park. With funding from the National Environmental Science Program’s Resilient Landscapes Hub, and support from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, this project aims to identify additional management and monitoring options to enhance the prospects for successful native species reintroductions and conservation at Booderee National Park.

Funding

Funder: Resilient Landscapes NESP Hub
Award Value: $584,000
StatusActive
Effective start/end date1/10/23 → 30/04/27

Collaborative partners

  • NSW Department of Primary Industries
  • University of Newcastle
  • University of New England

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land

Keywords

  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Invasive species
  • Fox control

Gallery

An Eastern Quoll on the lookout. Image: Dion Maple

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