From The Conversation (8/9/2023)…
10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has released a draft feral cat management plan.
Its aim is to reduce the devastating impact of cats on Australian wildlife, with a focus on protecting the most at-risk species from extinction.
Cats kill over 6 million native animals in Australia each day, and are challenging to manage.
The plan released for public consultation has a ten-year horizon with an estimated cost of A$60 million in the first five years. It could be a major step towards achieving Australia’s global commitments to end extinctions.