WS Item 4Southlake 2030 Plan – Wildlife Management Element
Work Session Item 4
Requested Action
Discuss and provide staff direction on the Wildlife Management Element of the Southlake 2030 Plan.
Background Information
“Explore opportunities for wildlife management, focusing on citizen education programs. Consider partnerships with TPWD, adjacent cities, Corps of Engineers, and BJNC. Explore grant
opportunities.”
Wildlife Encounters
Feral hogs
Coyotes
Skunks
Opossums
Armadillos
Raccoons
Squirrels
Snakes
Foxes
Ducks
Goals of Wildlife Management
To protect human health and safety
To minimize damage to personal property
To minimize damage to the ecosystem
To protect rare, threatened, or endangered species
Issues
“Negative” wildlife encounters will continue to increase
DPS is unable to immediately respond to all calls
Limited funding for animal control
Trapping is sometimes ineffective
Opportunities
Strengthen coordination between DPS and BJNC
Educational outreach
Partnerships with neighboring cities, other nature centers, and wildlife organizations
Next Steps
Explore partnership opportunities
Draft wildlife management policy in coordination with DPS and BJNC
Adopt as part of the Southlake 2030 Sustainability Plan
Plan Components
Goals and objectives
Habitat identification
Species identification
Wildlife corridors
Management opportunities
Recommendations
Questions?
Background Information