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The article describes Capra hircus, the feral goat. It describes the feral goat's origins, where its herds congregate, its feeding and drinking habits and its breeding habits. It also mentions its destructive grazing habits and says that the animal is a clear economic and environmental threat to the agricultural industry. A good knowledge about the feral goat is said to be a must when hunting.

The article provides an overview of benefits and potential detrimental impact of feral goat, a non-native species, on habitat as shown by two examples where management appears to have squared the dilemma. In some countries, goats are seen as crop ravagers or life-savers for poor families. In 2005, the Northumberland National Park Authority (NNPA) in England management plan reveals that goats could not be removed entirely as they were valued by all for scientific, amenity, and historical reasons.

The author presents an account of his first hunting experience just after finishing a course in hunting. He went, along with his guide and hunting partner, to Haleakala in Hawaiian bush for hunting. The wild pigs and feral goats have completely ravaged the forest leaving nothing but pig excrement, dirty water and mosquitoes. The author holds the view that hunting and wild life preservation should go hand in hand.

Describes the author's journey to save a rare stand of natural radiata pine from destruction by feral goats in Mexico. Seed-collecting expedition to remote islands off the Pacific coast of Mexico; Population on Guadalupe Island; Collections made on Cedros. INSET: Holiday with a difference.

Examines the history, social life, survival tactics, reproductive efforts, mating habits and offspring of the feral goats on the Isle of Rhum between the Scottish mainland and the Outer Hebrides. How the goats are descendants from the creatures brought to the island by clansmen in the 1800s; Impact of the severe climate on the survival of the goats; Reproduction rates; Use of caves to survive the cold temperatures; Mating rituals.

Studies the social behavior of feral goats in Santa Catalina Island, California. History of goat introduction in the island; Background on the regular spaced breeding periods of goats; Danger of uncontrolled herds of goats.

Reports on the damages caused by feral goats in Australia. Issuance of report entitled `Managing Vertebrate Pests: Feral Goats.'

The author talks about his U.S. Navy background, he along with his friend spotting the actor John Wayne nicknamed Duke in a limousine, and buying a Winchester Model 94 carbine rifle. He describes the lever rifle, his first hunting expedition on a deer lease in Texas Hill County, which also had many feral goats, and his missed shot at a goat. He discusses having shot small deer, several hogs, and, a fine Rio Grande turkey with his rifle.

The article discusses two research efforts regarding the restoration on the slopes of Haleakala and at the Waikomi Preserve of the Nature Conservancy in east Maui in Hawaii. The research by Guy Hughes and colleagues suggests that the removal of feral pigs and goats are effective in promoting native habitat recovery. Art Medieros and colleagues suggest that multiphased approach to restoration helps conserve and restore tracts of dry forests.

The article presents information on Arapawa goat. This breed is small and is valued for its milk, meat and skins. Three pairs of Arapawa goats were imported to the U.S. in 1994 and were brought to Plimouth Plantation to populate. The Department of Conservation in New Zealand has culled the feral goats on Arapawa since the early 1970s to protect the native ecosystem.

The article discusses how the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park in South Australia had recovered from feral goat damage in the 1990s. Control activities were supervised by the Department for Environment and Heritage, park rangers, and inspectors from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The level of goat density has been made manageable and native grasses, flowers, and shrubs have re-emerged.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various articles including one on the conservation community of England by Tim O'Riordan, one regarding the garden daffodils, and one on the role of feral goats and big cats in the ecosystem.

Focuses on the importance of feral goats for Jedediah Island in British Columbia. Area of the island; Details on the ecosystem: Assistance from Canada's Park for the survival of feral goats.

Focuses on the military training of the Hawaii National Guard. Promotion of sustainable practices in land use; Protection of variety of plants and animal species; Installation of fences to prevent ferral goats and deer from feeding on the plant.