The collaboration between the Kiryat Tivon local council and the Department of Biology and Environment of the University of Haifa - Oranim led to the promotion of two important studies, the findings of which may provide an answer and an effective solution to the national problem of wild boars that harass citizens on the streets of cities and towns in Israel
Cooperation between the Department of Biology and Environment of the University of Haifa-Oranim and the Kiryat Tivon Council led to a research breakthrough with the aim of providing a solution and answer to the problem of wild horses in an urban environment - a disturbing problem at the national level.
The connection between the academy and the authority that was looking for an effective and practical solution to the pig problem led to the initiative and promotion of two first-of-its-kind studies, which were revealed for the first time at a recent conference held at Oranim College:
The first study dealt with the influence of external factors, including the creation of moisture zones in three well-arranged complexes throughout the Kriya.
The second study examined how controlling the availability of food from garbage cans throughout the settlement would affect the activity of wild boars in the urban environment.
As we know, the wild boar problem is a global problem. In most countries, the immediate solution to reducing the problem was a hunter, but according to the various studies it was found that the hunter actually increases, in different ways, the reproduction of the wild boars. Also in Kiryat Tivon, the phenomenon of wild boars roaming around the Kiryat in search of food grew to such proportions that a comprehensive response was required.
The Kiryat Tivon council chose to look for an effective and humane solution and at a conference held at the end of 2019, several projects were presented which it was decided to examine in the academy as well.
The first project undertaken was the addition of the wetting areas (drippers in the wadi) and the examination of their effect on the activity of the wild boars in the settlement, when residents reported the locations of the wild boars, thus facilitating the collection of information which led to the exact location of the wetting points.
The research first examined the main routes of wild boars that lead them to the settlement (using motion cameras placed in the grove). Later, 3 moisture points were established on the routes, which provide a response to wallowing and shedding. For the purpose of auditing, cameras were also placed in areas far from the moisture points and a comparison of the activity was made with data collected before the moisture points were established. In addition, a comparison was made of the activity around sewage leakage points before and after drying. The results clearly showed that moisture sources are a source of attraction for the wild boars and that there is a decrease in the sightings of the pigs at the entrance to the settlement after the establishment of the moisture points.
A second project was bin anchoring - a simple device designed by the council's maintenance department to prevent the pig from overturning the trash can, securing the trash with a chain, and more.
anchoring the bins
The findings of the study, following the implementation of the anchoring of the bins, examined control over the availability of trash and the results showed that there is a significant decrease in the number of wild boar sightings on the street where the bins were fixed compared to the control street.
As a result of an active policy of the local council during and after the study, a considerable improvement in the issue is evident and the residents and residents of the settlement have cleaner streets and experience a significant relief in their daily lives.
Do the research: Roy Furman and Dan Marmor under the direction of Prof. Uri Shains and Roy Talbi from the Department of Biology and Environment of the University of Haifa at the Oranim Campus.
Ido Greenblum, Head of the Council: "This is the first study of its kind in Israel that dealt with a subject that bothers a lot of people on a national level. The desire to provide an answer and find a focused and comprehensive solution for our residents and residents, led to a connection between a local authority and the academy - this is how cooperation should be shown, when both parties are hired. Kiryat Tivon financed the project and created the infrastructure and the Department of Biology and Environment of the University of Haifa - Oranim
performed the research. The solution is simple to implement and responds to many authorities.
I am happy to say that as a result of the research we see a significant and significant improvement in the movement of wild boars in the settlement and suggest that other authorities learn from our achievements. Thanks to everyone who helped, promoted and assisted in this matter."
Dr. Tzachi Tzuri, director of the veterinary service in Kiryat Tivon: "These two beautiful studies are an excellent example of the cooperation forged between the local authority and the academy.
We are already working in Tivon, in light of the interesting findings and will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these actions. In order to properly manage the conflict between the residents' homes and the wild animals around us, additional research operations must be continued."
Prof. Uri Shains: "This is an initial study with a relatively limited scope, and more extensive studies will be required over time and space in order to understand the motives of the pigs when they enter settlements and arrive at long-term solutions. The correct and safe way to resolve conflicts of this type is the research method which, although it takes time, patience and resources, is the safe, correct and cheap way in the end. I am very happy about the fruitful cooperation with the Tivoon Council."
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To mention that the English, having a mandate, brought wild boars to "enjoy" hunting.
ZA is indebted to England for expenses. Another thing - give the wild pigs a place to feed outside the settlement
and add "the pill" to their food. Like a rabies vaccine that is sprinkled on wolves and asked in bits of food.
And one more thing: Genesis XNUMX - first permission to eat meat, ZA to enjoy while causing suffering to another.
After that drunkenness and after that a sexual offense and a shameful publication about a drunk. And after that "slave to him" -
In Ethash, the super popular "Mo" is fun.
Worked for fun…
In yoga there is an honorific title "self master".
Those who urge to say "I feel like it" or "I feel like it" - urge to work for those who cause a hormonal change
Enslave for fun.
We need to return them to nature and take care of food. The problem is that they come to humans because of hunger because they don't have enough food and they come to people because they are asking for help!!!
In the wet gathering areas, anesthetic arrows must be shot into the herds and their organs must be dismembered for transplantation purposes
The smarter solution is to sterilize the female pigs.
The only solution is sterilization and castration.
The wild boars reach sexual maturity at the age of one and a half years and give birth up to twice in ten years.
6 years since the pig was declared a protected animal and we received tens of thousands.
The second solution does not really exist
The last effective natural enemy was the Persian tiger. Since the above lived here in the not too distant past (until 1965), I propose to return his items to nature in the Carmel forests and the Upper and Lower Galilee, later also in the Samaria Mountains and the Judean Mountains. There is an abundance of pigs in these areas and the tiger will be able to reproduce and thrive as before. There is nothing like a natural predator.
In the future, you should consider returning the Syrian brown bear and the Asiatic lion to the wild. If it succeeds, it will also contribute to tourism. The Land of Israel in all its glory, with all the natural and original fauna.
Need research with budgets for anchoring trash cans?
What studies and what shoes? What is the solution ?
All these steps will not solve the problem. Maybe teach the pigs to read and put up no pigs entry signs. This will also benefit the new government. Academia is disconnected from reality in many areas.
And what if they multiply greatly in the area to which they are directed? It is clear that the herds will come to live - but in quantities!!
Now solve the cat problem
Nothing will help if you don't drive them away or shoot them, another known option is lures containing birth control pills that will reduce the population near the city. The pig is a curious and smart animal that has learned not to be afraid of humans. You will never be able to reach a city clean enough that they will not be interested at all. It is likely that as long as the pigs do not relearn to fear humans they will continue to visit the city even if their numbers are reduced other than through hunting.
First of all because of all those concerned with the subject
They are Israelis who speak Hebrew. It is appropriate that:
instead of "project" there will be a project,
instead of "effective" effective,
instead of "active" will be active,
And so on in Hebrew instead of an unnecessary goat...
To the point of the matter:
It is appropriate that those who try
"To understand the motives of the pigs in their entry"
The Japanese will learn that wherever man invades wild areas
There will be wild animals that will learn to invade the human environment,
Pigs breed fast and learn fast
Therefore, the method is to prevent their entry into urban areas
There should be a "carrot and stick" on the one hand to punish
The one who entered by hunting/killing,
and urges to give a positive return to those who do not enter,
such as providing livelihood far from the city
(what was done in the aforementioned experiment),
It is worth remembering and referring to "nice people who love animals"
that feed wild animals (such as stray cats),
and are an attraction factor for pests and a source of shame,
There is no doubt that any prevention of littering is positive and essential,
After all, the problem of pigs entering agricultural areas
is known and so are the solutions that have been developed and some of them are even effective,
Starting with a hunter, "fencing" with sharp and repulsive substances,
A way that the use of dogs and more and more...
If the researchers did not bother to dig into the memory of their colleagues
Adults might have found quick and effective solutions....