Conduct comprehensive management programs for high priority aquatic and land-based pests and weeds, including new or evolving species.
Why it is important?
Invasive species are a major threat to native flora and fauna. Eradicating or managing pests is an important part of biodiversity conservation, protection and restoration. There are also significant impacts on agricultural industries from pests and weeds.
Examples of Local Action
Tilapia control program.
Pond apple control program.
Management of aquatic weeds like Frogbit, Miconia, Limnocharis.
Local Landscape:
Russell and Mulgrave Catchments
Regional Theme:
Biodiversity, Biosecurity, Coastal Systems
Catchment:
Mulgrave, Russell