3618. wildlife town council poisoning

 ST 5 Aug 2021  B3

NParks urging town councils to stop 'toxic' wildlife control steps

The National Parks Board (NParks) is working with town councils to stop the use of poison in animal control measures.  Stop the use of toxins and to adopt animal control measures and practices that are humane and safe

NParks does not use poison in the control of pest birds.   

Many cases where cats, dogs and other animals consume the poisoned animal and subsequently die. 

Action plan for urban wildlife management focusing on co-existence rather than removal of wildlife.

NParks works closely with stakeholders such as nature groups, academics, agencies and community on various initiatives, including developing educational resources and out-reach initiatives to advise community on how to respond to wildlife sighting and working with nature groups on matter like wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release.

But NParks may need to remove wildlife to safeguard public safety, where needed. Work closely with the community to promote harmonious human-wildlife co-existence to transform Singapore into a City in Nature. 

Public - not feeding wildlife, keeping our residential areas clean and appreciating wildlife from a safe distance.