Arid Recovery has won a $29,500 Community Natural Resource Management (NRM) grant to undertake field trials into innovative feral cat management techniques.
Arid Recovery developed an innovative trapping device after residents raised concerns about the impact of feral cats on wildlife.
“Cats consume an estimated 900 native animals per square kilometre each year and Arid Recovery is working hard to stop it,” ecologist and acting Arid Recovery manager Helen Crisp said.
“Field trials are ready to start and Arid Recovery are looking for a small group of dedicated volunteers to assist with the trials.”
Arid Recovery’s pest management officer Clint Taylor will man the Arid Recovery stall at the August 21 Market Day to answer any questions and register volunteer interest.
“These field trials at Arid Recovery will build on partnerships formed in the development of this technique between Arid Recovery and its community friends group and the SAAL NRM Board, Ecological Horizons, the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre, The University of Adelaide and Pneucube,” Ms Crisp said.
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