Biosecurity Update
March 2020
Andrew Michelin, Acting Biosecurity Coordinator
Autumn fox control program
Thanks to all the land managers who have joined their local Feral Fighters group and are taking part in the autumn fox baiting campaign.
Foxes pose a large risk to our productive and natural environments preying on livestock and native wildlife. They are also a vector for diseases which are transferrable to humans.
Coordinated landscape scale control programs, like Feral Fighters, are the most effective way to manage invasive pests and provide a great opportunity for land managers to support their neighbours and rural communities and meet their general biosecurity duty.
Contact the biosecurity team at your nearest Local Land Services office to find out more.
Far South Coast Deer program
The Far South Coast biosecurity team is currently utilising special funding provided by the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program to carry out post fire control targeting deer in fire affected areas.
This work is utilising the methods that have been established during the monitoring and evaluation stage of the Far South Coast Deer Management Program.
Land managers are encouraged to report any sightings of deer via the DeerScan App which can be downloaded on your phone or mobile device.
Contact the Far South Coast biosecurity team (02 6491 7800) to find out more about the Program and how you can be involved.
Cane toad found in Batemans Bay
After a cane toad was recently found in Batemans Bay it we want to remind land managers to keep an eye out for any non-native pests in their communities.
Non-native pests:
- Prey on native animals
- Compete with other animals for food and shelter
- Destroy natural habitats
- Have the potential to introduce exotic animal diseases.
You can learn more here.