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Foxes in Tasmania
	Fox Evidence Update
	Investigation of Evidence
	Threats Posed by Foxes
	Fox Eradication Branch
	Fox Impact on Wildlife
	Fox Program Activity Update
	Scat Collection Survey
	Fox Baiting Program
	Identification of Foxes
	Fox Ecology
	Newsletters, Publications, Links
	Fox Import Risk Analysis
	Foxes in Tasmania - Invasive Animals CRC Report

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Foxes in Tasmania

An accumulation of physical evidence indicates that an unknown number of European Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are present in Tasmania and threaten the state's wildlife, agriculture, tourism and economy. These elusive, adaptable and deadly predators are recognised nationally as the single most devastating introduced pest and threat to Australia's native wildlife, and it would be an unmitigated disaster if they were allowed to establish in Tasmania.

The Fox Eradication Branch has been established by the Tasmanian Government (with joint funding from the Commonwealth Government) to undertake an integrated eradication program to rid Tasmania of foxes, study native wildlife most at risk from foxes and reduce any future risk of fox incursions into the state.

The public is urged to take seriously the threat which foxes pose to Tasmania, and to support the fox eradication effort by reporting fox sightings and any evidence of fox activity (eg. unusual footprints, possible den sites, suspicious stock kills) to the FOX HOTLINE: 1300 FOX OUT (1300 369 688)

Media News: Feral Peril, an award-winning documentary featuring the work of the Fox Eradication Branch, will be broadcast on ABC1 (in Australia) on Thursday 16 July at 8.30pm. For further information, visit the Screen Australia website at www.screenaustralia.gov.au/showcases/feralperil

	Fox Evidence Update Update of latest physical evidence that indicates fox activity in Tasmania.

	Investigation of Evidence Further details of selected investigations into physical evidence confirming fox activity in Tasmania.

	Threats Posed by Foxes If the red fox becomes established in Tasmania, its impact on wildlife, agriculture, domestic animals & associated industries would be devastating.

	Fox Eradication Branch Established in 2002, the Branch is made up of staff with pest management control, hunting and wildlife conservation skills.

	Fox Impact on Wildlife The establishment of the fox in Tasmania would lead to the decimation of our State's unique wildlife.

	Fox Program Activity Update Weekly update of fox sighting reports and Fox Eradication Program activity

	Scat Collection Survey The Fox Eradication Program is undertaking a statewide survey of carnivore scats in an attempt to identify locations of fox activity

	Fox Baiting Program Why the fox baiting program was established and how it is being carried out.

	Identification of Foxes Images and information to help in the correct identification of foxes.

	Fox Ecology Foxes are members of the Canidae family and are related to dogs, jackals, coyotes and wolves.

	Newsletters, Publications, Links Useful links, newsletters detailing the presence and impact of foxes in Tasmania, what is being done to eradicate them, plus other publications.

	Fox Import Risk Analysis Published March 2008. Biosecurity Policy Branch report on risk reduction measures that could be taken against fox entry pathways into Tasmania.

	Foxes in Tasmania - Invasive Animals CRC Report Published June 2006. The Invasive Animals CRC has sponsored this expert review of the fox incursion with recommendations for future monitoring & mana...

For further information contact the Fox Eradication Branch:

  Fox Eradication Program
  167 Westbury Road
  PROSPECT TAS 7250
  Phone: 03 6336 5320
  Fax: 03 6336 5453
  Email: Fox.Enquiries@dpiw.tas.gov.au

DPIW switchboard: 1300 368 550 (Australia-wide for local call cost)

Media enquiries DPIW Corporate Communications Branch: 03 6233 6340.

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