The latest advice and developments in managing invasive pests will be presented at series of workshops throughout the State’s agricultural areas in July. (see list for towns and dates)
The pest management workshops, hosted by community biosecurity groups, are aimed at bringing together landholders and land managers to maximise the impact of control efforts.
Department of Agriculture and Food community engagement officer Barry Davies said invasive species experts would provide an update on key strategies for managing invasive pest animals and weeds.
Key speakers include department officers Malcolm Kennedy to update on wild dog control and Peter Adams to discuss feral pigs and new technologies. Visiting specialist Darren Marshall will provide insights into his experience as regional coordinator for weeds and feral animals with Queensland Murray Darling Basin.
“Wild dogs, feral pigs, foxes, rabbits and pest weeds will be on the agenda for the relevant agricultural areas where they are problematic,” Mr Davies said.
“Attendees will also hear about the latest technologies, including canid pest ejectors, drones and smartphone apps, being used to manage declared pests.”
The workshops are supported by the department through its Transforming regional biosecurity response project, supported by Royalties for Regions.
The project encourages community involvement and responsibility in the management of declared pests, including supporting Recognised Biosecurity Groups.
More information about the project and workshops is available on the department website. agric.wa.gov.au/transforming
The pest management workshops will be held in the following towns:
- Mullewa - Monday 3 July, 4pm, Sports Club (with BBQ)
- Northampton - Tuesday 4 July, 7.30am for 8am, Horrocks Community Centre, (breakfast included)
- Morawa - Tuesday 4 July, 4pm, Oval Sports Facility (with BBQ)
- Perenjori - Wednesday 5 July, 9am, Sports Club (food provided)
- Dalwallinu - Wednesday 5 July, 4pm, Community Resource Centre (with BBQ)
- Coorow - Thursday 6 July, 9am, Community Resource Centre (food provided)
- Koorda - Thursday 6 July, 4pm, Recreation Ground (food provided)
- Wyalkatchem - Friday 7 July, 7.30am, Recreation Centre (breakfast included)
- Merredin - Friday 7 July, 11.30am, Community Resource Centre (food provided)
- Cascade - Monday 10 July 9am, Cascade Hall, (food provided)
- Ravensthorpe - Monday 10 July 2pm, Entertainment Centre (food provided)
- Lake Grace - Tuesday 11 July, 9am, Community Resource Centre (food provided)
- Dumbleyung - Tuesday 11 July, 2pm, Stubbs Park (food provided)
- Cranbrook - Wednesday 12 July 9am, Gillamii Centre, (food provided)
- West Arthur - Wednesday 12 July 2pm, Arthur River Town Hall, (food provided)
- Balingup - Thursday 13 July, 9am, new Balingup fire station (food provided)
- Harvey - Thursday 13 July, 2pm, Returned Services League Hall (food provided)
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