Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board, South Australia
Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board are undertaking significant work to reduce feral deer numbers close to urban environments with efforts across the Mount Lofty Ranges focussed on feral deer populations which pose the biggest threat to urban invasion and spread.
Tom Kloeden, Regional Coordinator, Grazing Pressure Management at Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu explained “The further these animals move toward these peri-urban areas, the harder they are to control. As well as the impacts to the environment, primary production, and even gardens we are also faced with the increased risk of vehicle collision” he said.
Recent aerial and ground control operations in Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve, Scott Creek Conservation Park and adjoining private land suggested the controls were having an impact, with reduced numbers of feral deer and goats compared to last year.
