In Australia, the management of feral horse populations is a contentious issue, owing to their
pluralistic status as an introduced pest and a national icon. In this review, we synthesise …

Bird damage is a significant problem in Australia with total damage to horticultural
production estimated at nearly $300 million annually. Over 60 bird species are known to …

Wildlife research is informed by human values and interests, and these are reflected in, and
reinforced by, the language used to describe particular species and animals. Examining …

Wild canids are widespread across most of mainland Australia. They can have major
impacts on livestock production and biodiversity values and often necessitate active …

Public perception is a key factor influencing current conservation policy. Therefore, it is
important to determine the influence of the public, end-users and scientists on the …

Australian dingoes have recently been suggested as a tool to aid biodiversity conservation
through the reversal or prevention of trophic cascades and mesopredator release. However …

Plateau pikas (Ochotona curzoniae) are often regarded as pests when their population
densities exceed a certain threshold. Vegetation restoration measures are commonly used …

Background In recent years, new strategies aimed at reducing the capacity of mosquito
vectors to transmit dengue fever have emerged. As with earlier control methods, they will …

The formation of novel ecosystems by non-native species poses management challenges
that are both socially and ecologically complex. Negative attitudes towards non-native …

Executive summary This project in the Detection and Prevention Program of the Invasive
Animals Cooperative Research Centre (IACRC) identifies and reviews the research …