Investigate and implement cutting-edge approaches to weed and pest control to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Why it is important?
Changing our approach to biosecurity can improve results and reduce the financial and time burden on land managers. Being at the forefront of trialling new technologies and approaches will put us in the best position to successfully manage the biosecurity risks faced in our region – by having systems in place to act quickly to recognise and respond to new pests and weeds, as well as having access to a range of effective control techniques.
Examples of Local Action
- Trialling weed detection cameras and computer vision software to improve weed control efficiencies and minimise costs and time.
- Ongoing investigation of biological control agents for priority weeds.
- Expand feral pig control strategies to reduce the escalating impact of feral pigs and minimise risk of diseases like swine fever.
Contribution to Regional Priority
R-CM 19: Local Action on Local Invasives
Develop collaborative, practical biosecurity protocols and undertake an integrated approach to managing invasive species.
Local Landscape:
Southern Tablelands
Regional Theme:
Biosecurity
Catchment:
Barron, Johnstone