asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the steps he proposes to take to destroy foxes in State forests who roam and kill or seriously injure hundreds of sheep and lambs weekly in neighbouring farms and mountain commonages; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - State Forests Fox Population.
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While I am not aware that the fox population generally in State forests is such as would warrant special control measures by my Department, the Forest and Wildlife Service will be disposed to co-operate in any local schemes for the eradication of foxes on its properties and will consider sympathetically any suggestions from organisations or people having a bona fide interest in the destruction of foxes.