Photo courtesy of Michael Mann
Photo courtesy of Michael Mann

Project Goals

Educate

To give people the knowledge to effectively and humanly take action against the Common Myna

Observe

To gain a better understanding of Myna distribution by observing and mapping the presence of Common Mynas within the Strathbogie Ranges

Control

To proactively prevent and reverse the spread of the Common Myna within the Strathbogie Ranges before permanent damage is done to native species populations

Project Goals

Educate

To give people the knowledge to effectively and humanly take action against the Common Myna

Observe

To gain a better understanding of Myna distribution by observing and mapping the presence of Common Mynas within the Strathbogie Ranges

Control

To proactively prevent and reverse the spread of the Common Myna within the Strathbogie Ranges before permanent damage is done to native species populations

A great introductory video by Banyule City Council

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A great introductory video by Banyule City Council

Project Partners

Strathbogie Ranges Conservation Management Network

PARTNER GROUP

Strathbogie Shire Council

PARTNER

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority

FUNDING

Victorian State Government

FUNDING

Strathbogie Landcare

ASSOCIATE GROUP

Euroa Arboretum

PARTNER GROUP

Project Partners

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