Protecting the wildlife of our riparian corridors: Feral Cats and Cat Trapping

Feral cats impact wildlife that are dependent on riparian environments, including: lizards, small gliders, small mammals (e.g. Antechinus, bush rats), frogs and small birds such as Fairy Wrens. They are one of Australia’s most destructive invasive species, killing an estimated: 1.5 billion native mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs each year.

Through the Refreshing Rivers project, landholders in the Riverina Highlands region can can loan up to 4 cat traps to manage these pests along riparian corridors.

For more details or to register your interest in this project, please contact:

Cherie White, Riverina Highlands Project Officer

📞 0427 407 126

📧 cherie.white@lls.nsw.gov.au

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The Refreshing Rivers Program is a collaboration between government, industry, research, and community organisations, led by Local Land Services. This Program has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.

The Refreshing Rivers Program works on Country that always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters, and we pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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