Georges River Council

Feral Animals

Georges River is a home for some feral animals, as well as a vector for feral animals travelling between the Georges River National Park and other local government areas.

Feral animals cause serious damage to our environment and economy annually, harming many local native species through predation and competition in habitat and food sources. Nationally, feral animals cost us between $800 million and $1 billion a year according to the NSW Natural Resources Commission.

What is Council Doing?

Council has helped the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) set up a Feral Animal Control Services Panel, which employs qualified pest management contractors to control a range of feral animals, including rats, foxes, rabbits, Indian Mynas and pigeons. Council continues to implement recurring fox management programs, as well as conduct regular control programs for feral animals in and around Council facilities.

Foxes

Since its introduction to Sydney 150 years ago, the European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) has contributed to serious declines and extinctions in native fauna. Even small numbers of foxes can devastate populations of native animals and eliminate threatened species.

Common (Indian) Mynas

The Common (Indian) Myna (Acridotheres tristis) was first introduced in 1862 from southern Asia, they have since become a pest due to their territorial behaviour and competition for nest hollows.

In Georges River, the Common Myna is found throughout our urban centres including Hurstville and Kogarah.

Feral and Roaming Cats

Domestic cats are terrific companions. While there are many responsible cat owners in our area, some cats are allowed by their owners to roam freely into our local bushland, other people’s yards or public land.

Pets

Pets bring many comforts as well as many responsibilities. The majority of pet owners in our local government area are responsible owners and are up to date with the legal requirements under the Companion Animals Act 1998.

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