Feral goats

User-friendly techniques to estimate feral goat abundance in the semi-arid rangelands

This project will determine the accuracy of simple ground-based survey methods to allow landholders to estimate feral goat populations.

Radio telemetry-determined correction factors for aerial survey of feral goats

Project used radio-telemetry to determine correction factors for aerial survey of feral goats in different habitats.
Project report: Methods for determining feral goat abundance in rugged terrain

Aerial survey techniques for feral goats

Project determined the accuracy of aerial counting of feral goats, taking into account seasonal distribution, vegetation and goat colour. An accurate census method will allow property management to be regulated based on total grazing pressure rather than just livestock numbers.
Project report: Assessment of correction factors used for estimating goat populations in the WA rangelands