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Hi all,
the ACT Government will not do anything about feral
bird problems without strong recommendation from a reputable organisation such
as COG.
In the early '80 the ACT govt removed Mallards and
feral geese from Canberra's lakes at the recommendation of COG I think because
Mallards are known to interbreed with P Black Duck and the geese weren't
native.
CIMAG the Canberra Indian Myna Action Group is a
volunteer organisation that evolved after someone designed an
effective small trap for catching mynas and consist of citizens concerned
about the displacement of native birds such as Eastern and Crimson
Rosellas, Kookaburras and Galahs. It has no fanancial support from the
government.
I don't think anything will be done about STDs
unless COG takes up the cudgel or a separate group springs up. I'm willing to be
part of such an organisation but I don't have good organising skills to initiate
and run it.
Peter Ormay
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