
A biosecurity strategy for all Australians
A new biodecurity strategy can be the centrepiece for actions that define 2021-2030 as the Decade of Biosecurity.
A new biodecurity strategy can be the centrepiece for actions that define 2021-2030 as the Decade of Biosecurity.
Jim Godfrey is on a mission to have foxglove listed a declared weed in Tasmania.
A damning report reveals Victoria’s ecosystems will head into terminal decline without clear and decisive action.
We’re excited to announce Dr Norman Swan as a keynote speaker for the 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium.
It’s time to raise your voice to protect Tasmania’s remarkable landscape of unique and outstanding natural and cultural values along with highly valued agriculture from
Lord Howe Island is a treasure trove of native species, but behind the postcard idyll is a battle to protect it from invasive rodents.
A review of Tasmania’s wildlife regulations is the perfect time to end the protected ‘wildlife’ status of feral deer.
Time to put your thinking cap on and put forward nominations for this year’s Froggatt Awards.
Tim Low exposes a global trade in ‘pet ants’ that could unleash waves of environmentally destructive new ant invasions.
A new paper reveals invasive species as the highest impact threat to Australia’s native plants and animals.
Tim Low introduces Insect Watch, a handy guide for anyone interested in identifying and reporting potential new pest species.
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has launched an exciting new podcast series talking all things ‘feral animal and weeds’ innovation.
A review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act is a chance to move on from the past by managing feral deer as a pest.
Join a stimulating debate about the practical consequences of using 1080, a pesticide for controlling harmful invaders such as foxes.
One of the bad boys of the weed world pampas grass is making a comeback across NSW.
A new biodecurity strategy can be the centrepiece for actions that define 2021-2030 as the Decade of Biosecurity.
Jim Godfrey is on a mission to have foxglove listed a declared weed in Tasmania.
A damning report reveals Victoria’s ecosystems will head into terminal decline without clear and decisive action.
We’re excited to announce Dr Norman Swan as a keynote speaker for the 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium.
It’s time to raise your voice to protect Tasmania’s remarkable landscape of unique and outstanding natural and cultural values along with highly valued agriculture from
Lord Howe Island is a treasure trove of native species, but behind the postcard idyll is a battle to protect it from invasive rodents.
A review of Tasmania’s wildlife regulations is the perfect time to end the protected ‘wildlife’ status of feral deer.
Time to put your thinking cap on and put forward nominations for this year’s Froggatt Awards.
Tim Low exposes a global trade in ‘pet ants’ that could unleash waves of environmentally destructive new ant invasions.
A new paper reveals invasive species as the highest impact threat to Australia’s native plants and animals.
Tim Low introduces Insect Watch, a handy guide for anyone interested in identifying and reporting potential new pest species.
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has launched an exciting new podcast series talking all things ‘feral animal and weeds’ innovation.
A review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act is a chance to move on from the past by managing feral deer as a pest.
Join a stimulating debate about the practical consequences of using 1080, a pesticide for controlling harmful invaders such as foxes.
One of the bad boys of the weed world pampas grass is making a comeback across NSW.
A new biodecurity strategy can be the centrepiece for actions that define 2021-2030 as the Decade of Biosecurity.
Jim Godfrey is on a mission to have foxglove listed a declared weed in Tasmania.
A damning report reveals Victoria’s ecosystems will head into terminal decline without clear and decisive action.
We’re excited to announce Dr Norman Swan as a keynote speaker for the 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium.
It’s time to raise your voice to protect Tasmania’s remarkable landscape of unique and outstanding natural and cultural values along with highly valued agriculture from
Lord Howe Island is a treasure trove of native species, but behind the postcard idyll is a battle to protect it from invasive rodents.
A review of Tasmania’s wildlife regulations is the perfect time to end the protected ‘wildlife’ status of feral deer.
Time to put your thinking cap on and put forward nominations for this year’s Froggatt Awards.
Tim Low exposes a global trade in ‘pet ants’ that could unleash waves of environmentally destructive new ant invasions.
A new paper reveals invasive species as the highest impact threat to Australia’s native plants and animals.
Tim Low introduces Insect Watch, a handy guide for anyone interested in identifying and reporting potential new pest species.
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has launched an exciting new podcast series talking all things ‘feral animal and weeds’ innovation.
A review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act is a chance to move on from the past by managing feral deer as a pest.
Join a stimulating debate about the practical consequences of using 1080, a pesticide for controlling harmful invaders such as foxes.
One of the bad boys of the weed world pampas grass is making a comeback across NSW.
Dear National Deer Management Coordinator,
Please accept this as a submission to the National Feral Deer Action Plan.
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I am very concerned about the spread of deer and am pleased that a national plan has finally been developed. Without urgent action, funding and commitment from all levels of government it is clear that feral deer will continue to spread and damage our environment.
The feral deer population in Australia is growing rapidly and spreading across the country, damaging our natural environment, causing havoc for farmers and foresters and threatening public safety. Unlike much of the world where deer are native, our plants and wildlife haven’t evolved to deal with these heavy hard hooved animals with a voracious appetite.
With no natural predators and an ability to adapt to almost all environments, they could occupy almost all of Australia unless stopped. Despite this, state and territory governments have been slow to respond and in Victoria and Tasmania they are still protected by law for the enjoyment of hunters.
This plan should be adopted by all governments but must also be underpinned by dedicated funding and clear responsibilities. A plan without funding or accountability is a plan that will fail and Australia cannot afford for this to fail.
In order to prevent the spread of feral deer and reduce their impact on our native wildlife, ecosystems and agriculture, I ask that the following recommendations be adopted for the final National Feral Deer Action Plan:
1. All federal, state and territory governments should adopt the National Feral Deer Action Plan and declare feral deer to be a priority pest animal species.
2. All federal, state and territory governments should commit to:
3. In order to drive action and the success of this plan, there should be dedicated Commonwealth funding and support for:
4. The expected outcomes for the plan need to be more ambitious, with clear interim targets including:
5. A national feral deer containment map with three zones should be adopted. It should be more ambitious than the zone map in the current draft plan and there should be greater clarity in the naming of the zones. Improvements that should be adopted include:
6. There should be consistent laws and regulations across all states and territories that:
I support the follow principles being adopted in the final National Feral Deer Action Plan: