Glenelg Ark
Thanks to Glenelg Ark, Long-nosed Potoroos and Southern Brown Bandicoots are being found in increasing numbers in the Glenelg area.
Glenelg Ark is a fox control program covering 90,000 hectares of State forest & National Park in south-western Victoria. It is a collaborative, landscape-scale project undertaken by the Department of Sustainability and Parks Victoria. The aim is to support the recovery of native mammals, birds and reptiles, by protecting them from fox predation.
Monitoring is an integral part of the Glenelg Ark. Sand pads and bait-take are used to indicate the number of foxes active in the area, while hair-tubing is used to detectthe response of native animals to fox control.
Achievements
- Rigorous monitoring indicates that fox numbers have decreased significantly in baited areas.
- Long-nosed Potoroos and Southern Brown Bandicoots appear to be responding positively. They are increasing likely to be found in some of the baited areas.
Involving the community
- Volunteers have been involved in monitoring.
- Students are commencing research projects in the project area.
- A research partnership has been established with the Arthur Rylah Institute.
Reports
Monitoring and evaluation of Glenelg Ark - 2004-2008
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Monitoring and evaluation of Glenelg Ark - 2004-2008
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Brochures
Glenelg Ark Brochure
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Glenelg Ark
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Maps
Map showing boundaries of Glenelg Ark Project
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Map showing target species located Spring 2007
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Map showing target species located Spring 2006
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Map showing target species located Winter 2005
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Map showing target species located Spring 2005
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Media releases
MR Glenelg Ark camera trapping Sept 08
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