Exclusion fences have been effective in keeping out wild boars, says Mr Tan Kiat How.
SINGAPORE: Nineteen wild boars have been trapped and removed from the Bukit Panjang area since May following two attacks on residents.to reduce the chances of wild boars entering the estate, said Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of National Development during Parliament on Monday .
A combination of exclusion fencing and cattle grids has also been installed at three access points to restrict the wild boars' access to Zhenghua Nature Park.Wild boars in Bukit Panjang: NParks installing fences, MP calls for more traps after woman attackedWild boars have high reproductive rates, giving birth a maximum of twice a year with a litter size of up to 12 piglets. Female wild boars start reproducing from 18 months of age.
Similar to practices in other countries, NParks also removes boars where necessary to ensure public safety, Mr Tan said. Should dog owners see a wild boar in the distance, they are advised to keep their dogs close by tightening its leash and moving away from the wild boar"as quietly and as rapidly as possible", he added.
He added that NParks has taken steps to mitigate risks and will be closely monitoring the wild boar situation in the area.The Climate Conversations - Wild boar attacks: Why trapping and fencing alone won’t solve Singapore’s wild boar woesNParks is working closely with the grassroots and the Holland-Bukit Panjang town council to engage the public on proper food waste management to reduce human-generated food sources that may attract wild boars, said Mr Tan.
This is done through public education and enforcement action against illegal feeding of wildlife, said Mr Tan.
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