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Suburban Goose Management :Searching for Balance

The number of Canada geese nesting and thriving in suburban areas has increased dramatically in recent years, creating nuisance problems. Many affected communities have been forced to examine goose management issues. Yet population control methods and their effectiveness are as varied as opinions on wildlife management issues.

Two publications that address the complexities of Canada geese management are now available.

Managing Canada Geese in Urban Environments: A Technical Guide is a 42 page publication that addresses the advantages and disadvantages of a wide variety of canada goose control options. Authored by leading experts, Arthur E. Smith, Scott R. Craven, and Paul D. Curtis, readers can be assured of getting reliable information on resolving Canada geese problems.

Why are geese attracted to suburban neighborhoods? How can they be discouraged from nesting in highly populated areas? How many geese is too many? What are the most effective population control methods and how are they implemented? How do communities and wildlife agencies deal with social aspects of management technique?

Suburban Goose Management: Searching for Balance takes viewers into the heart of this controversial topic while offering a critical look at current techniques from the traditional, such as hunting and habitat management, to newer methods, including the use of border collies dogs.

Though many questions on suburban goose management remain unanswered , this video is designed to help communities take the first important step in developing an effective action plan.

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P The above publications can be ordered through the ICWDM On-line catalog.