Our Goal | MRBA

OUR GOAL

The MRBA’s goal is to “To encourage and assist landholder in the control of declared pests using best practise procedures with the aim of ensuring biodiversity and the viability of livestock production".

LEADERSHIP ROLE

The MRBA has played a leadership role in the establishment of the Murchison Region Vermin Cell to enable the return of the sheep and goat industry.

ABOUT US

The Meekatharra Rangelands Biosecurity Association (MRBA) is a Recognised Biosecurity Group established under the WA Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007.

OUR VISION

The vision of the MRBA is “To provide leadership and implement programs to support and promote regional communities and a viable livestock industry in the Southern Rangelands".

OUR GOAL

MRBA declared pest operations focus on three key areas being wild dogs, large feral herbivores and weeds with the goal being :

To encourage and assist landholders in the control of wild dogs using best practise procedures with the aim being to reduce the level of predation to that which maintains biodiversity and ensures the viability of livestock production throughout the MRBA area.

To work with government agencies in the control of large feral herbivores in the northern and central section of the MRBA area with the aim being to reduce total grazing pressure and enhance livestock production.

To seek additional funding, by way of grants and other opportunities, to treat declared weed infestations on pastoral leases within the MRBA area with the aim being to protect biodiversity and the environment generally.

Weed (Parkinsonia) Spraying