NatureScot Research Report 1288 - Updated non-native species risk assessment of 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-1288-updated-non-native-species-risk-assessment-feral-pigs-scotland

Publication language: English
Location: Scotland & UK

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Abstract

This paper describes a risk assessment study regarding the history, distribution, spread and environmental impact of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) as part of a control programme in Scotland, UK.

Key words

animal behaviour
animal ecology
control programmes
environmental impact
feral pigs
geographical distribution
history
pest control
population control
risk assessment
spread
vertebrate pests
wild pigs
zoogeography
feral animals
pests
wild animals

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