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Andrew Bengsen

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Research Scientist, Vertebrate Pest Research
Biography

Andrew has over 15 years’ experience in pest animal management or research, and has been with the Vertebrate Pest Research Unit since 2011.

Most of his current research aims to improve the management of introduced large herbivores by understanding the effects of different management tools, strategies and policies on herbivore populations and damage. He has a strong interest in developing and promoting wildlife survey and analysis methods that can provide the best quality information for managers and decision-makers.

Featured Projects

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Cost-effective management of feral deer

Cost-effective management of feral deer

Detecting, delimiting and eradicating small, isolated deer populations

Detecting, delimiting and eradicating small, isolated deer populations

Monitoring the effectiveness of the suspension of deer hunting regulations

Monitoring the effectiveness of the suspension of deer hunting regulations

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Recent Publications

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image for publication Evidence of significantly higher island feral cat abundance compared to the adjacent mainland.

Evidence of significantly higher island feral cat abundance compared to the adjacent mainland.

Wildlife Research in press

2019 | Journal
image for publication Assessing the impact of different persuasive messages on the intentions and behaviour of cat owners: A randomised control trial. Preventive

Assessing the impact of different persuasive messages on the intentions and behaviour of cat owners: A randomised control trial. Preventive

Veterinary Medicine 146, 136-142.

2017 | Journal
image for publication Can recreational hunting contribute to pest mammal control on public land in Australia?

Can recreational hunting contribute to pest mammal control on public land in Australia?

Mammal Review 46(4), 297-310.

2016 | Journal
image for publication Feral cat home-range size varies predictably with landscape productivity and population density.

Feral cat home-range size varies predictably with landscape productivity and population density.

Journal of Zoology 298, 112-120.

2015 | Journal
image for publication Impacts and management of wild pigs in Australia.

Impacts and management of wild pigs in Australia.

Mammal Review 44, 135-147.

2014 | Journal
image for publication 'Camera Trapping in Wildlife Research and Management.'

'Camera Trapping in Wildlife Research and Management.'

'Camera Trapping in Wildlife Research and Management.'

2014 | Journal
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Qualifications and Achievements

PhD (Wildlife Biology)   University of Queensland (2010)

BSc (Hons) (Zoology and Tropical Ecology)   James Cook University (2003)

Professional Associations and Activities

Member Australasian Wildlife Management Society

Contact

Email: andrew.bengsen@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Research branch: Animal and Plant Biosecurity, Biosecurity Research

Location: Orange (head office)