Preliminary assessments of feral pig problem American Samoa

Hoshide H. 1996. Preliminary assessments of feral pig problem American Samoa

A survey of any pig related activity or disturbance in the National Park of America Samoa and adjacent lands. Survey results show extensive disturbance of understudy plants and ground cover on Tutuila and good size pig population on Tau. Recommendations include identify and prioritize natural areas to manage within the park, document specific problems or impacts on natural resources, establish permanent transects for monitoring pig activity and conduct a feral pig movement and habitat using radio telemetry equipment.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Hoshide, Howard
Date of Issue
1996-03
Units
NPSA , PACN
Keywords
American Samoa, feral pigs (Sus scrofa), Invasive animals

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