Get the geese!Seattle Parks There are hundreds of parks in Seattle, Washington. This is a partial list. See the City of Seattle's list of parks for additional information.
PAWS Pets Are Wonderful Support PAWS Performing Animal Welfare Society PAWS Pet Animal Welfare Statute PAWS Pets Are Worth Saving PAWS Philippine Animal Welfare Society PAWS Phased Array Warning System ) to manage its Canadian geese geese domestic geese which were derived from the wild goose Anser anser. There are many other species in this genus and in the other genus of geese, the Branta spp. of which Branta canadensis is typical. population in non-lethal ways. "This arrangement is a departure from how we've managed the problem during the last few years," Parks and Recreation Superintendent Ken Bounds said. "Our combination of many methods has been effective over the last decade in reducing the population of Canada geese, and we believe the population is at a level where we may be able to manage it in Seattle parks without lethal means." Some techniques employed by PAWS include goose netting, possible application of chemical deterrent to grassy areas and the use of lasers to redirect re·di·rect tr.v. re·di·rect·ed, re·di·rect·ing, re·di·rects To change the direction or course of. n. A redirect examination. re the geese migration. Trained dogs will also manage the gees to leave public beaches and selected shorelines. Based on the progress of the new project, Bounds will decide if the partnership will continue into 2005. "We look forward to this partnership," said Annette Laico, executive director of PAWS, "and our volunteers are excited and ready to start working with parks staff to create a humane and effective solution to Canada goose Canada goose Brown-backed, light-breasted goose (Branta canadensis) with a black head and neck and white cheeks. Subspecies vary in size, from the 4.4-lb (2-kg) cackling goose to the 14.3-lb (6.5-kg) giant Canada goose, which has a wingspread of up to 6.6 ft (2 m). conflicts that is truly long-term." |
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