Localisation
ACIS
Éditeur
Forest Research Institute
Année de publication:
1990
Lieu de publication
New Zealand
Description physique:
[13 p.] ; 29 cm
Numéro d'appel
VF 2781 [EL]
Type de contenu
Langue
English
Identifiant de dossier:
864
Ancien numéro d'identification PEIN:
51564
Notes générales
Invasive Species Verterbrates Literature Review|Article kept at Greg's collection|URL for internal access only
Local file URL: \\nas\IRCA\articles\acis\Feral-goat-control-New-Zealand.pdf
Local file URL: \\nas\IRCA\articles\acis\Feral-goat-control-New-Zealand.pdf
Rubrique(s) thématique(s)
Feral goat herds - Control - New Zealand
Pest - Feral goat - Control - New Zealand
Invasive species - Population control - Aotearoa
Résumé
About 150feral goat herds occupy about 16% of New Zealand. They are pests because of their effects on indigenous biota. Since 1936, government agencies have attempted to eradicate or control many herds. Common flaws in control campaigns include confusing ends (protection of resources) with means (killing goats), no measures of effectiveness, and lack of sustained action where eradication is impossible. One of four strategic options may be adopted: no action--giving a stable but undesirable outcome; eradication-- giving a stable and desirable outcome; annual sustained control-- giving a stable and desirable outcome but only if inherently fickle government effort is sustained; and occasional sustained control--giving unstable outcomes with or without the desired results depending on the goals and hunting frequency. Control tactics used are hunting on foot with or without dogs, hunting from helicopters, poisoning natural foliage, and fencing.
Espèces:
Localisation
ACIS
Éditeur
Forest Research Institute
Année de publication:
1990
Lieu de publication
New Zealand
Description physique:
[13 p.] ; 29 cm
Numéro d'appel
VF 2781 [EL]
Type de contenu
Langue
English
Identifiant de dossier:
864
Ancien numéro d'identification PEIN:
51564
Notes générales
Invasive Species Verterbrates Literature Review|Article kept at Greg's collection|URL for internal access only
Local file URL: \\nas\IRCA\articles\acis\Feral-goat-control-New-Zealand.pdf
Local file URL: \\nas\IRCA\articles\acis\Feral-goat-control-New-Zealand.pdf
Dossier créé: 02-Mar-2000
Dossier modifié: 09-Dec-2021