Baiting to commence in West Cape Howe National Park – May 2019

After 2 weeks of camera trap monitoring to get data about what feral predators are in West Cape Howe National Park, baiting by contractor Mike Butcher of Animal Pest Management is due to commence this Wednesday 15th May in West Cape Howe National Park. Big thanks to everyone at the...

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Protecting Possums through Feral Control

The Torbay Catchment Group has secured 3 years of funding through the State NRM Community Stewardship program, aimed at protecting habitat, raising awareness and surveying populations of critically endangered Western Ringtail Possums. Included is an integrated feral animal control program which received praise by the State NRM panel stating that...

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A busy year – lots of events

We have a busy year with many varied events ahead.  We hope you will join us for one or two of them. Keep an eye out on our events page for dates and booking details.  Below are a list of just some of the things that will be on offer....

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Update: Local shooters make a dent in fox numbers

update 26 September:  Vixens currently have cubs in dens. They are very very hungry, so make sure you are vigilant. Lock up your poultry and protect new born lambs.  One of our shooters just lost a couple of chooks, in spite of all the foxes he has removed!! In August, one of...

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Foxes still plentiful but we’re still trying!

After a recent conversation with our resident fox shooter Keith Smith it is hard not be just a bit dismayed.  In spite of his (and his shooting partners) stellar efforts, the numbers of foxes entering their properties has not abated. Keith and Leith have both invested in thermal sights which...

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