Hong Kong halves wild boar population with capture-and-kill strategy

Hong Kong has successfully reduced its wild boar population by over half since implementing a capture-and-kill strategy in late 2021. The number of culled boars increased significantly, leading to a substantial decrease in injuries from boar attacks. This policy shift, costing over HK$105 million, was prompted by a notable incident involving a wild boar attack. AI

RANK_REASON Government policy implementation with measurable impact on wildlife population and public safety. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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• Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department
• Hong Kong
• Legislative Council of Hong Kong
• South China Morning Post
• Tin Hau

• policy

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