Wild Dog Control Outcomes in Western NSW
Noonamah/Garden Vale area have seen a massive increase in ground dwelling fauna due to high participation baiting against wild dogs.
Capacity building - LEP23-021-07
The issue
The rapid rise of the wild dog problem let to a realisation that landholders had to work together to reduce the threat of these predators on livestock in the Wanaaring area. It was realised that individual action was not enough to solve the problem.
The solution
A meeting was called and a large number of landholders in the Wanaaring area responded. As a result the Wanaaring Pest Management Group (WPMG) was formed to help provide a coordinated approach to wild dog control. Initial funds came from the Wanaaring Landcare group as well as funding for infrastructure & training from the LLS. A NSW Farmers wild dog Coordinator was also appointed to help in the formation of a unified approach to the wild dog problem. The activities used to target these pest species were ground baiting and aerial baiting.
The impact
Though the regional approach to the wild dog problem, we were able to dramatically reduce the wild dog population to a manageable level. As an added result of this activity, there hasn't been any sightings of foxes in the Wanaaring Pest Management Group area. Another additional impact this has also led to a huge increase in ground dwelling fauna such as the echidnas, blue tongues, shingle backs, dew lizards, frill necks, goannas, ground dwelling birds & snakes. These species have all increased even through the 2017/18/19 drought.
Key facts
- Increased community engagement
- Targeted approach to pest management control
- Increased fauna activity and sightings in the area