Kangaroo Harvesting

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Name the 4 species of Kangaroo that are approved for harvesting and commercial export and the 4 states that this applies to?
Red Kangaroo-Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia. Eastern Grey: Queensland- New South Wales. Western Grey- New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia. Common Wallaroo- Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia
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Explain how Quotas are set for Kangaroo harvesting
Set annually, Proportion of estimated populations, sustainable harvest are set below sustainable populations, quotas represent maximum number of kangaroos that can be harvested, Represent an upper harvest limit.
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Explain how droughts and rainfall effect Kangaroo numbers and the effects of sustainable harvesting
Rainfall- primary driver of Kangaroo populations, Kangaroos- strong capacity to recover form regular occurrence of drought, Harvesting may depress populations further if they were not harvested, Queensland harvesting close to 20 percent-didnt impede
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How does the Australian Government ensure humane harvesting practices
shooters, comply with National code of practice, Outline achievable minimum standard of humane conduct. Legislation requires Australia to ensure proposals for sustainable use of wildlife, observe strict welfare requirements. regulate welfare matters
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Explain the Governments role in harvesting Kangaroos
Government has responsibility for providing the protection for environment, States have responsibility, regulating the harvest and processing industry, Controls export of roo products, Prevents illegal harvesting, over and illegal shooting and trade
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Set annually, Proportion of estimated populations, sustainable harvest are set below sustainable populations, quotas represent maximum number of kangaroos that can be harvested, Represent an upper harvest limit.

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