News Farmers and wildlife: finding the balance Farmers are a driving force behind the new Phillip Island Wildlife Plan. by . Published November 12, 2020 Link copied! Copy failed! Increasing populations of swamp wallabies and common brushtail possums are impacting on native vegetation and the plan looks at potential control measures, including the use of browsing repellent. Photo Nick Kohler. Updated September 06, 2025 3:34 am | 7 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!