Feral Pig Reduction for Improved Wetland Health in the Southern Gulf Region
Southern Gulf NRM Ltd
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
The Southern Gulf NRM are conducting wild pig control works to protect wetlands across the Southern Gulf region. JCU will develop and implement a Wetland Health Report Card. This will involve establishing a monitoring program to collect and analyse data on wetland and riverine health across the Southern Gulf of Carpentaria. Monitoring will include assessing water quality, biodiversity via eDNA metabarcoding, and conducting aquatic habitat assessments.
Date
05 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2028
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Water quality;Restoration;Pest control;Wetland health
Funding Body
Southern Gulf NRM Ltd
Amount
942398
Project Team
Adam Canning;Paula Cartwright;Cecilia Villacorta Rath