Detecting burrows and trapping for mulgaras (Dasycercus cristicauda and D. blythi) can be difficult
Graham G. Thompson A B C and Scott A. Thompson A
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A Terrestrial Ecosystems, 10 Houston Place, Mt Claremont, WA 6010, Australia.
B Business School, Edith Cowan University, WA 6027, Australia.
C Corresponding author. Email: graham@terrestrialecosystems.com
Australian Mammalogy 36(1) 116-120 https://doi.org/10.1071/AM13031
Submitted: 30 September 2013 Accepted: 15 January 2014 Published: 12 March 2014
Abstract
Mulgaras (Dasycercus cristicauda and D. blythi) are protected by state and commonwealth environmental statutes; as a consequence, land developers and mining companies have an obligation to avoid, mitigate or minimise impacts on these species when they occur in their area of operation (i.e. to implement trapping and translocation programs). Here we assess the effectiveness of searching and trapping programs for mulgaras in four case studies and provide management recommendations to improve outcomes for these species.
Additional keywords: fauna survey and methodology, searches.
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