Status: Completed
Start date: 1 May 2020
Completion date: 30 September 2022
Project code: P01-E-003
Species/Threats: Feral deer
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The National Feral Deer Coordinator supports community-led deer control all over Australia; collects data about where deer are; maintains awareness of current state and national laws, policies and practices; and facilitates development of a National Action Plan for feral deer.
The Coordinator’s work included supporting seven new and three expanded community-led projects to grow independently; co-investing small amounts for community programs and thermal-assisted shooting training; designing and facilitating meetings, workshops and webinars; tailoring information for communities; reviewing control and communication plans;
The objectives of this project were:
The Coordinator has built working relationships with several deer management programs in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, and is linking groups with similar challenges. Through working with these groups, the Coordinator is developing forums, workshops, planning templates and engagement material to meet their common needs.
Deer control groups in Jindabyne, Tweed Shire and around Melbourne have reported that the increased communication between groups is driving a sense of enthusiasm and motivation to effectively manage deer together.
Hardaker T (2023) An Evaluation of the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions National Invasive Species Management Coordinator Model. A report for the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, Canberra. https://invasives.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231026_CISS-Case-Study_National-Coordinator-Model_REPORT_final-1.pdf
