PREDATORS
Campaigns of predator control are inspired by an unfortunate misunderstanding, or lack of knowledge, of the whole subject. Indiscriminate campaigns are launched against hawks, ignoring the now general recognition, even among sportsmen, that the majority of these species are beneficial. Other socalled predators are the object of vendettas with utter disregard for scientific justification for such control. Any predator control activity should be based upon conclusive scientific evidence and practised by trained personnel under competent supervision. Furthermore, killing campaigns are no way to teach young people conservation. —“Nature Magazine.”
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Forest and Bird, Issue 58, 1 November 1940, Page 12
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90PREDATORS Forest and Bird, Issue 58, 1 November 1940, Page 12
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