The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to take the Feral Pig Impacts Survey to better understand feral pig impacts and measure the success of control programs.
The survey data helps Local Land Services deliver strategic, broadscale pest animal control programs and support land managers to meet their General Biosecurity Duty to manage feral pigs and pests.
Principal Program Manager Biosecurity, Jake Tanner, said information was power when it came to managing pest animals.
“By mapping the impacts and damage caused by feral pigs across NSW, we can build a clearer picture of the scale of the problem and how that might change over time based on things like seasonal conditions and landholder participation in coordinated control programs,” Mr Tanner said.
“This helps us understand which tools work and where improvements can be made for more targeted, effective control.”
The survey will be open throughout June. Landholders experiencing impacts from feral pigs on their property are encouraged to complete the survey.
Mr Tanner said running the survey annually in June would allow Local Land Services to better compare the data year-on-year and provide a long-term picture of the effectiveness of feral pig control.
“The dedicated annual survey will provide a more accurate snapshot of what’s happening on ground across the regions,” he said.
“Responses will help direct resources and support where they are most needed, shaping control programs and incentives and helping to identify emerging hotspots for early, coordinated control.”
Feral pig and pest sightings, damage and landholder controls can be reported at any time via FeralScan or to your local biosecurity officer on 1300 795 299.
The FeralScan data also helps to track pest animal populations over time to guide strategic biosecurity planning across NSW.
Landholders can visit the website nsw.gov.au/feral-pig-impacts-survey to complete the Feral Pig Impacts Survey.
