NatureScot Research Report 876 - Preliminary assessment completed in 2015 of the feasibility of maintaining, limiting or eradicating feral pigs in Scotland.

Published online
06 Sep 2022
Published by
NatureScot
Content type
Reports
Website(s)
https://www.nature.scot/
URL
https://www.nature.scot/doc/naturescot-research-report-876-preliminary-assessment-completed-2015-feasibility-maintaining

Author(s)
Massei, G. & Ward, A.

Publication language
English
Location
Scotland & UK

Abstract

This paper describes a 2015 project on the distribution; population dynamics; ecology; environmental impact; risk assessment and practical, humane and cost-effective options for managing populations of feral pigs (Sus scrofa)in Scotland, UK. The results will provide science-based evidence to develop informed policies for the management of feral pigs in Scotland.

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