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9/15/2007 6:04:41 PM

Agree with culling? (Kelowna set to kill 50 geese)

 

At this time, the goose killers are winning, with 357 votes in favour of lethal intervention, 68 against.

http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-33670-11-.htm#33670

Agree With Culling?

by Castanet Staff - Story: 33670Sept. 15, 2007 / 1:49 pm

 

 

Poll: Do you agree with the idea of culling the goose population in Kelowna?

Question: Do you agree with the idea of culling the goose population in Kelowna?

Yes

357

No

68

You voted No

Total Votes: 425

Two recent aerial studies indicate the current number of resident geese living in the Okanagan Valley ranges between 1,500 and 3,100 based on birth rate, immigration, emigration and mortality rates population projections with the continuation of the egg addling program could swell to 15,000 by 2030. Without egg addling the population is expected to be significantly higher. “The data will be used as baseline information to measure the success of the various goose management techniques being used and to help determine what other, if any measures need to be taken,” says Ian Wilson, Urban Forestry Supervisor. “It’s difficult to get specific numbers as geese seek cover under vegetation to offset this a correction factor was used to obtain estimates closer to the true population.” Canadian Wildlife Services has also issued the City of Kelowna Parks Division a permit to cull up to 50 geese if required until December 31, 2007. Get a FREE small business Web site and more from Microsoft® Office Live!