Kangaroos

Canberra is unique in comparison to other Australian capital cities with large populations of free-ranging kangaroos in the urban areas. Kangaroo populations in some areas of the ACT are large and at high densities, and consideration needs to be given to managing grazing pressure on lowland native grasslands and grassy woodlands. The following information has assisted in determining the approach taken to manage the environmental, economic and social impacts of eastern grey kangaroos in the ACT, while ensuring the welfare of the animal.

• Kangaroo Cull to Commence in ACT Grasslands and Woodlands
• Questions and Answers for the Kangaroo Cull
• Kangaroo Research
• Living with Kangaroos
• ACT Kangaroo Management Plan and Key Topics
• ACT Resident Survey on Kangaroo Management
• ACT Kangaroo Advisory Committee Reports
• Report on ACT Lowland Native Grasslands Investigation  
• Animal Welfare (Code of Practice for Kangaroos) 1994