The habitat restoration work is supported by an integrated feral predator control program focusing on feral cats, foxes and rabbits, all of which negatively impact on native species.
Due to the relationship between feral cats, foxes and rabbits, an integrated approach to control them is essential.
Increased numbers of Black-Gloved and Tammar Wallabies, other small mammals such as the Western Pygmy and Honey Possum and reptiles will be used as measures of success, as well as fewer feral predators. Extensive ecological monitoring of these measures will be ongoing over the next five years.
The Fitz-Stirling fauna restoration project will run until 2024. I look forward to bringing you further updates over the next five years.