Richmond's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will officially begin its Geese Management Program in Byrd Park on Monday, March 10.
After studying the problem, the department found that Canada geese that once migrated can quickly overtake a park and that using trained dogs encourages the geese to continue their natural migration and not become permanent residents of the park. Using trained dogs to chase the geese away is also one of the most humane ways that growing populations of Canada geese are being dealt with all across the country and is supported by the Humane Society of the United States and other wildlife organizations.
The Department estimates that approximately 300 Canada geese currently reside in Byrd Park, and with their reproductive skills, this number could increase anywhere from 300 to 1,200 in just one year. Read More
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