
Australia must stop red fire ants in their tracks
Australia’s fight against fire ants reached a watershed moment in 2017 when as part of our efforts a ten-year battle plan was announced.
Australia’s fight against fire ants reached a watershed moment in 2017 when as part of our efforts a ten-year battle plan was announced.
The Invasive Species Council welcomes a Senate inquiry initiated by ACT Senator David Pocock into the management of feral horses and other hard-hoofed invasive species in Australia’s national heritage-listed Australian Alps.
We face a crisis and current measures and resources in NSW are insufficient to halt and mitigate the impact of established invasive species and prevent the arrival and spread of new invasive species. In this document we detail priority actions the next NSW government can take that will strengthen the NSW biosecurity system and address priority environmental threats from invasive species.
A visit to New Zealand is to witness a growing movement targeting the killing of pest animals and the excitement in seeing the return of birds and their songs.
A commitment to tackle a major invasive ant risk in the Townsville and Cairns regions has been locked in by the Albanese Government in the federal budget.
Animal welfare is important – for both introduced and native species – because of an ethical imperative to try to avoid inflicting harm on sentient animals.
Our breakdown of the very worst and very best parts of the country’s biggest environment report in five years.
In August 2021, a member of the public noticed some troubling symptoms on their maple tree in East Fremantle.
Varroa mites were detected in two of six sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle, NSW, on 22 June. As of the latest official update on 27 July, there are now 43 known infested premises across central-eastern and north-eastern NSW.
Today’s announcement of a NSW Government $32.9 million investment in biosecurity for Lord Howe will ensure the island stays rodent free.
A new report from Frontier Economics warns that not controlling the impacts of feral deer in Victoria could cost the community $2.2 billion.
Today’s announcement by Labor to dedicate $24.8 million to tackle yellow crazy ant infestations in Cairns and Townsville regions if it wins the next federal election would bring much needed relief to northern Queensland from this destructive invasive pest.
The Coalition’s announcement of $3 million for the next 12 months of the yellow crazy eradication program is welcome, as federal funding for the program will run out in June.
Five national conservation groups launched a report called Averting Extinctions.
Australia was once a country where you could walk out at night and it was alive with wildlife scurrying and scrapping, digging and dashing. Australia’s nights are too quiet now.
Australia’s fight against fire ants reached a watershed moment in 2017 when as part of our efforts a ten-year battle plan was announced.
The Invasive Species Council welcomes a Senate inquiry initiated by ACT Senator David Pocock into the management of feral horses and other hard-hoofed invasive species in Australia’s national heritage-listed Australian Alps.
We face a crisis and current measures and resources in NSW are insufficient to halt and mitigate the impact of established invasive species and prevent the arrival and spread of new invasive species. In this document we detail priority actions the next NSW government can take that will strengthen the NSW biosecurity system and address priority environmental threats from invasive species.
A visit to New Zealand is to witness a growing movement targeting the killing of pest animals and the excitement in seeing the return of birds and their songs.
A commitment to tackle a major invasive ant risk in the Townsville and Cairns regions has been locked in by the Albanese Government in the federal budget.
Animal welfare is important – for both introduced and native species – because of an ethical imperative to try to avoid inflicting harm on sentient animals.
Our breakdown of the very worst and very best parts of the country’s biggest environment report in five years.
In August 2021, a member of the public noticed some troubling symptoms on their maple tree in East Fremantle.
Varroa mites were detected in two of six sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle, NSW, on 22 June. As of the latest official update on 27 July, there are now 43 known infested premises across central-eastern and north-eastern NSW.
Today’s announcement of a NSW Government $32.9 million investment in biosecurity for Lord Howe will ensure the island stays rodent free.
A new report from Frontier Economics warns that not controlling the impacts of feral deer in Victoria could cost the community $2.2 billion.
Today’s announcement by Labor to dedicate $24.8 million to tackle yellow crazy ant infestations in Cairns and Townsville regions if it wins the next federal election would bring much needed relief to northern Queensland from this destructive invasive pest.
The Coalition’s announcement of $3 million for the next 12 months of the yellow crazy eradication program is welcome, as federal funding for the program will run out in June.
Five national conservation groups launched a report called Averting Extinctions.
Australia was once a country where you could walk out at night and it was alive with wildlife scurrying and scrapping, digging and dashing. Australia’s nights are too quiet now.
Australia’s fight against fire ants reached a watershed moment in 2017 when as part of our efforts a ten-year battle plan was announced.
The Invasive Species Council welcomes a Senate inquiry initiated by ACT Senator David Pocock into the management of feral horses and other hard-hoofed invasive species in Australia’s national heritage-listed Australian Alps.
We face a crisis and current measures and resources in NSW are insufficient to halt and mitigate the impact of established invasive species and prevent the arrival and spread of new invasive species. In this document we detail priority actions the next NSW government can take that will strengthen the NSW biosecurity system and address priority environmental threats from invasive species.
A visit to New Zealand is to witness a growing movement targeting the killing of pest animals and the excitement in seeing the return of birds and their songs.
A commitment to tackle a major invasive ant risk in the Townsville and Cairns regions has been locked in by the Albanese Government in the federal budget.
Animal welfare is important – for both introduced and native species – because of an ethical imperative to try to avoid inflicting harm on sentient animals.
Our breakdown of the very worst and very best parts of the country’s biggest environment report in five years.
In August 2021, a member of the public noticed some troubling symptoms on their maple tree in East Fremantle.
Varroa mites were detected in two of six sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle, NSW, on 22 June. As of the latest official update on 27 July, there are now 43 known infested premises across central-eastern and north-eastern NSW.
Today’s announcement of a NSW Government $32.9 million investment in biosecurity for Lord Howe will ensure the island stays rodent free.
A new report from Frontier Economics warns that not controlling the impacts of feral deer in Victoria could cost the community $2.2 billion.
Today’s announcement by Labor to dedicate $24.8 million to tackle yellow crazy ant infestations in Cairns and Townsville regions if it wins the next federal election would bring much needed relief to northern Queensland from this destructive invasive pest.
The Coalition’s announcement of $3 million for the next 12 months of the yellow crazy eradication program is welcome, as federal funding for the program will run out in June.
Five national conservation groups launched a report called Averting Extinctions.
Australia was once a country where you could walk out at night and it was alive with wildlife scurrying and scrapping, digging and dashing. Australia’s nights are too quiet now.
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: