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Pest and Weed Management Plan - QGC

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<strong>Pest</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Weed</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>Rev 0May 20114.4.4 <strong>Management</strong> of FoxesPlate 33: Fox in Logwww.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_8282.htmPlate 34: Fox stalking Chickenswww.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_8282.htmFoxes are a prominent pest in the area of the <strong>QGC</strong> Gas Field tenements <strong>and</strong> their population isincreasing. The control of foxes should suit individual circumstances. In some instances it may bedesirable for foxes to remain because of their ability to control other pests. Options for the control of thefox include poisoning, trapping, shooting, guard animals <strong>and</strong> exclusion fencing (DEEDI July 2010c).A Fox distribution map produced by Biosecurity Queensl<strong>and</strong>, is provided in Appendix 9. <strong>QGC</strong> Gas Fielddistribution maps will be produced as field distribution data is continually collated.4.4.5 <strong>Management</strong> of MacropodsPlate 35: Kangaroowww.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystemsPlate 36: Kangarooswww.safefood.qld.gov.auThe macropods commonly found on <strong>QGC</strong> Gas Field tenements are the Eastern Grey Kangaroo <strong>and</strong> RedNecked Wallaby. The macropod population is viewed as a threat to agricultural production. Should a field42 of 100

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