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Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises that an aerial shooting program will be conducted to control feral pig populations.
The operation will cover land parcels managed by participating organisations and landholders in the area extending from Forrest Beach in the north to Crystal Creek in the south.
Subject to suitable weather conditions, the program is scheduled to take place on:
To ensure public safety during the operation, access to the following areas will be closed during the specified times:
Council appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding during this important control activity.
This initiative is funded by the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; the Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development; Herbert Cane Productivity Services Limited; and HQ Plantation, in association with Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
For more information, email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call Council’s customer service centre on (07) 4776 4600 to report sightings.
Impact of Feral Pigs on Sugarcane: Feral pigs are among Queensland’s most widespread and damaging pest animals. They degrade soil and water, damage crops and livestock, and carry diseases. In the sugarcane industry, feral pigs cause losses of an estimated 20,000 tonnes of sugarcane each year.
‘Feral pigs cause losses of an estimated 20,000 tonnes of sugarcane each year.’ Photo credit: The State of Queensland, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
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