Although wildlife typically stays away from human populations, some animals find their way onto human territory. Feral pigs are are some of such visitors, and are among the most damaging. Highly invasive, these pigs destroy soil and vegetation, erasing months of hard work from local farmers or gardeners in just a few minutes. In California, where flora are already under environmental stress, feral pigs can wreak unimaginable damage. Their disruption can destroy already scarce food and habitat sources, especially in the common wetlands and oak woodlands.
Overpopulation of any animal is dangerous for an ecosystem. Feral pigs, however, eat almost anything. These omnivores compete directly with birds and rodents for acorns and roots, then turn around and prey on ground-nesting birds and reptiles as an afternoon snack. An overgrown presence can easily alter whole food webs, harming future biodiversity and overall health.
Controlling the feral pig population is important, but especially in the East Bay Regional Park District of California. Without it, pig populations would grow rapidly, almost as if they were rabbits. The longer they wait, the harder it will be to control. Hence why the Easy Bay Regional Park District of California is seeking services to implement a feral pig control program with the goal of protecting local wildlife from the destructive force caused by an overpopulation of pigs. If interested in this opportunity, click on the link to learn more. The bid closes August 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM PDT.