|
|
Author |
|
Message | |
|
Behemoth
Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Posts: 19023 Location: Leeds
|
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 05 8:39 am Post subject: Public Consultation on Wild Boar Announced |
|
Friday 2 September 2005 09:14
Department for The Environment, Food And Rural Affairs (National)
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON WILD BOAR ANNOUNCED
People affected by, or interested in, wild boar are being encouraged to have their say about how the animals should be managed in England, Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight announced today.
Mr Knight said that a review of the way wild boar were managed and monitored was necessary due to the recent establishment of small but significant populations that are expected to grow.
"For the first time since becoming extinct in Britain 300 years ago, wild boar have established several small populations in England, which has implications for farming, woodlands and parklands, wildlife, and the wider countryside and rural economy," he said.
Mr Knight said people were being asked to give their views on a range of issues surrounding feral wild boar, including disease risk, potential for damage to crops and property, effects on animal exports, animal welfare, conservation and biodiversity, game and shooting interests, and human safety.
"From Defra's own research and monitoring, we know that poor wild boar management poses potential problems for agriculture, animal health and welfare, and for other wildlife."
"It is important that we hear a broad range of views on all the issues involved to inform future decisions on how we should manage wild boar in England."
There are thought to be fewer than 500 feral wild boar in England, with the main population in Kent and Sussex and smaller breeding populations in Dorset and Herefordshire.
NOTES FOR EDITORS
1. Wild boar are a former native species which became extinct in England over 300 years ago. Several small populations have become established in England following escapes from captivity.
2. Wild boar can affect a large number of sectors by causing direct agricultural damage to a range of crops, conservation sites, sports fields and gardens as well as posing a risk of transmitting diseases to livestock. Particularly of concern are Classical Swine Fever, Foot and Mouth disease and bovine Tuberculosis.
3. Wild boar can also affect on human safety, mainly by causing road traffic collisions or even attacks.
4. Their impact on conservation habitats is likely to be mixed, probably beneficial in woodland but negative on species like ground-nesting birds.
5. Defra have been monitoring the feral populations and conducting associated research since 1996.
6. The consultation documents can be accessed from Monday (5 September) at https://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/wild-boar/index.htm, or by phoning 01904 462062.
7. The consultation will run until 6 January, 2006.
Public enquiries 08459 335577;
Press notices are available on our website
https://www.defra.gov.uk
Defra's aim is sustainable development |
|
|
|
|
hardworkinghippy
Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Posts: 1110 Location: Bourrou South West France
|
|
|
|
|
Northern_Lad
Joined: 13 Dec 2004 Posts: 14210 Location: Somewhere
|
|
|
|
|
Behemoth
Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Posts: 19023 Location: Leeds
|
|
|
|
|
hardworkinghippy
Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Posts: 1110 Location: Bourrou South West France
|
|
|
|
|
dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 46231 Location: yes
|
|
|
|
|
dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 46231 Location: yes
|
|
|
|
|
dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 46231 Location: yes
|
|
|
|
|
dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 46231 Location: yes
|
|
|
|
|
dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 46231 Location: yes
|
|
|
|
|
dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 46231 Location: yes
|
|
|
|
|
dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 46231 Location: yes
|
|
|
|
|
|