Agriculture

Agriculture

indigenous land areas

agriculture

government

conservation & national parks

airports

defence

resources, mining & infrastructure

universities & research

Our focus is on delivering practical results on farm translating to improved commercial returns for farmers who have negative impacts from feral animals.

We understand the challenges facing farmers due to feral animals and overabundant native species. Adverse impacts for farmers can include damage to crops and pasture, damage to fencing, predation on livestock, competition for feed, land degradation, spreading of weeds, plant disease transmission, biosecurity risks and exotic disease outbreak. Consequently farmers are faced with significant financial costs due to reduced productivity, product quality and profitability.

The economic impacts on the agricultural sector are enormous as indicated by some government estimates:

"The NSW Natural Resources Commission Cost of Pest Animals Report 2013-2014 estimates the annual economic impact on the agricultural industry in Australia is approximately $596 million, including lost agricultural production and the cost of vertebrate pest management." (Source: www.nrc.nsw.gov.au)

We work with agricultural landowners to develop practical and effective wildlife management solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our goal is to help farmers improve productivity, product quality and profitability through short and long term reduction in feral animal populations regardless of scale - from small acre intensive fruit farms, to cropping properties and broad acre cattle stations.

Our Services

wildlife management programs for vertebrate pest animals including problem native wildlife & feral animals
ecology & native fauna management
sustainable species utilisation projects
extended client support including:
- evaluation of estimated improvements in productivity/product quality flowing from reduced vertebrate pest animal populations
- assistance with grant applications, funding submissions & projected management program costs
training of landholders & farm staff in management techniques, monitoring & data collection and the use of specialised equipment
advisory services to boards, NRM groups, regional vertebrate pest management groups & steering committees
stakeholder briefings, consultation & facilitation
presentations to industry member groups
community liaison & education including design & delivery of awareness programs & development of educational material
adaptable service delivery for remote, rural and urban areas

To learn more about us check out Projects, News and Why Wild Science.