Feral Cats:

How can we manage this major threat to our native species?

The impact of Feral Cats on our wildlife has been well documented and widely publicised. It is a very concerning issue for many in our community.

Andrew Coulson, Team Leader – Community Engagement Projects with Natural Resources, SA Murray Darling Basin will be talking about feral cat management policies at the Federal, State and Local Government levels. He will explain current thinking and what community engagement is happening around the Murray-Darling region at the moment.

Peter Michelmore, Operations Manager, Natural Resources SA Murray-Darling Basin, will talk about the history, lifestyle and impact of feral cats in Australia. He will cover the differences between owned, semi-owned, stray and feral cats as well as current best practice methods available for feral cat control. Peter will also present on new methods currently being trialed.