Impacts and management of wild pigs Sus scrofa in Australia

摘要: Globally, wild or feral pigs Sus scrofa are a widespread and important pest. Mitigation of their impacts requires sound understanding those the benefits limitations different management approaches. Here, we review published unpublished studies to provide synopsis contemporary pig in Australia, identify shortcomings. Wild can have on biodiversity values, ecosystem functioning agricultural production. However, many these remain poorly described, therefore, difficult manage effectively. Many highly variable, innovative experimental analytical approaches may be necessary elucidate them. Most programmes use lethal techniques attempt reduce densities, but it is often unclear how effective they at reducing damage. We conclude that greater integration into improve our impacts, ability effectively efficiently.