Documents Relating To The ‘value Of Wild & Feral Animals To First Nations Communities In Northern Australia’ Project.

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The Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer commissioned research to understand the value of feral animals to First Nations communities in northern Australia, recognizing a critical information gap identified in the 2023 Northern Vulnerabilities Report. The project responds to biosecurity concerns, particularly regarding potential incursions of foot and mouth disease, lumpy skin disease, or African swine fever, which could affect feral animal populations on Indigenous-held lands. The research will examine non-economic values such as food security and cultural significance, review existing literature, identify appropriate First Nations stakeholders for engagement across diverse communities, and deliver a comprehensive report on feral animals' value to these communities to inform emergency animal disease response planning.