Feral Pig Impact on Wetlands in Archer River Catchment (Old ID 22226)

Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation Pty Ltd
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

This project will assess and evaluate the health of wetlands and in channel waterholes within the Archer River catchment. This baseline assessment will provide data to compare future surveys following installation of feral pig exclusion fencing, and also proposed agricultural development in this region. The survey wiolo include assessment of fish, wetland plants, macroinvertebrates, water quality, and terrestrial vertebrate communities that occupy wetlands. The project will also include Traditional Owner education and training during this survey.

Date

01 Jun 2015 - 30 Jun 2017

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Limnology;Freshwater Wetland Assessment;Feral Pigs;Water Quality;Fish;Traditional Owner Education

Funding Body

Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation Pty Ltd

Amount

37409.09

Project Team

Jason Schaffer