Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Feral Game Mammal Working Group To Find, Solicit, And Distribute Grants For The Control Of Feral Game Mammals.
Impact
The resolution requests the Department of Agriculture to form a Feral Game Mammal Working Group which will be tasked with finding, soliciting, and distributing grants aimed at managing feral game mammal populations. This initiative is expected to facilitate the identification of funds necessary for comprehensive strategies to mitigate the environmental and health risks these animals pose to Hawaii's ecosystems. Moreover, it highlights the need for collaboration among state departments and community members who are affected by feral game mammals.
Summary
SCR46 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution in Hawaii that aims to address the significant threat posed by feral game mammals, particularly feral ungulates, to the state’s unique ecosystems. These animals have been recognized as jeopardizing native habitats which in turn affects various endangered species. The resolution emphasizes the urgent need for management plans to control these populations as they contribute to soil erosion, habitat destruction, and the proliferation of diseases that threaten both wildlife and human health.
Contention
While the resolution is largely framed as a public health and environmental necessity, there may be underlying concerns regarding how funds will be allocated and the effectiveness of the proposed management efforts. Stakeholders may debate the methods of control to be employed, as various communities in Hawaii have differing views on animal management and conservation priorities. Furthermore, the resolution’s call to create a working group composed of state and community members could lead to discussions about inclusivity and representation in decision-making processes surrounding wildlife management.
Same As
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Feral Game Mammal Working Group To Find, Solicit, And Distribute Grants For The Control Of Feral Game Mammals.
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.