The Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Program: undertaking pest management on Cape York

摘要

The Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Program carries out weed and feral animal management throughout the Cape. Since 1999 the group has been the first and only group funded specifically for the management of weeds and feral animals within Cape York.The group promotes the use of new and innovative management options along with tried and tested methods to all stakeholders within the Cape. From parkinsonia at Pormpuraaw to pond apple in the Torres shire, the Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Program covers the cape. The group has successfully built strong relationships with the majority of stakeholders throughout the cape through a thorough understanding of the community needs and the quality of the work completed. The following paper presents some of the most recent projects as well as ongoing projects that the group is involved with, giving an overview of weed management on Cape York Peninsula