Issues and Initiatives Highlighted at Inter-agency Field Day
Federal, state and local stakeholders convened on March 27 to address the growing issue of, and innovative solutions to address, feral swine in Georgia. The event was hosted by the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (the District) and held at the Jones Center at Ichauway in Newton, Georgia.
Feral Swine Issues and Solutions Presented to Early County Rotary Club
On February 27, the Early County Rotary Club presentation centered on the issue of feral swine in the community. The presentation was covered by the Early County New Rotary Report.
Research Project Assesses Wild Pig Damage, Removal Methods
Wild pigs are an invasive species in the United States, with population estimates exceeding 6 million across 31 states. Wild pig damage to agriculture, private property and natural resources exceeds $150 million annually in Georgia.
Feral Swine Coordinator
The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring a Feral Swine Coordinator! Apply by March 31.
Crop Damage Assessment
Drone flights can be easy, quick, and informative. Drones can be utilized for a wide variety of uses, including crop damage detection, damage to equipment, assessing crop health, and much more! Justine Smith, a wildlife ecology graduate student from the University of Georgia, is working on a study with the Jones Center at Ichauway to observe changes in wild pig damage to crops as reduction methods are implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).