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control work for a particular region or ecosystem. These indicators need to include triggers related to space and time, and may be developed as part of the research described above.

Importantly, further research should be undertaken into the effectiveness of feral pig control methods. The results of this research need to be communicated to land managers so that they can adopt these methods and achieve better outcomes for threatened species and ecological communities. Collaborative applied research projects may allow specific knowledge gaps to be targeted and filled, and bring additional benefits of knowledge exchange and connection.

Understanding and quantifying the environmental impacts of feral pigs on threatened species and ecological communities works towards the goals of the threat abatement plan, by providing a better understanding of how feral pigs can be controlled, or how other measures can be taken to lessen the impact of feral pigs. Understanding the potential opportunities for range expansion and population growth and therefore impacts across all areas of Australia, particularly south-eastern Australia, will also be important.

Action                                                                                                                                Priority/         Outcome                                                                                                                        Output                                                                                                                                                                 Key Actioners
                                                                                                                                      Timeframe
Action 3.1: Research into feral pigs impacts on nationally threatened, and near-threatened, species and ecological communities.       High priority.    Increase in feral pig research activity.                                                                                        Research papers and reports focused on understanding feral pig impacts on nationally threatened, and near-threatened, species and ecological communities published.   Commonwealth, state and territory agencies funding or commissioning research.
                                                                                                                                      Years 1–5.        Greater understanding of feral pig impacts on nationally threatened, and near-threatened, species and ecological communities.  Recovery plans, as they are updated, reflect the improved knowledge of feral pig management needs.
Identified recovery actions should be included in research proposals related to feral pigs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Researchers.
                                                                                                                                                        More informed and effective feral pig management.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              As this type of research will require field studies, the involvement of local land managers and groups may provide valuable assistance.
Action 3.2: Research into feral pig population dynamics and ecology.                                                                  Medium priority.  Improved knowledge leading to more informed and effective feral pig management.                                                Research papers and reports focused on understanding feral pig population dynamics and ecology published.                                                              Commonwealth, state and territory agencies funding or commissioning research.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Research translates into improved quality and currency of information/ guidance for land managers undertaking feral pig control programs.

A greater understanding of feral pig population dynamics and ecology will aid in feral pig management.                                Years 1–5.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Researchers.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              As this type of research will require field studies, the involvement of local land managers and groups may provide valuable assistance.

Action 3.3: Research into spatial and temporal use of landscapes by feral pigs.                                                       Medium priority.  Improved knowledge leading to more informed and effective feral pig management.                                                Research papers and reports focused on understanding feral pig spatial and temporal landscape use published.