Priority invasive animals
Explore the invasive animals of our Biosecurity Plan.
Through our biosecurity planning process, we assessed all of the invasive animals known to occur in our region. This helped to identify the species that should be prioritised through our invasive animal management. A number of factors were considered such as the potential impacts of each species, and its likelihood of further spread if left unmanaged. By identifying priority species, we are able to maximise the effectiveness of invasive animal control activities.
Find out more about the priority species for our local government area on the pages below.
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Prevention: Help prevent the establishment of Red eared slider turtles in the Sunshine Coast.
Eradication: Rabbits are one of Australia’s major agricultural and environmental pests. Help us eradicate from the Sunshine Coast. They damage pasture and crops, cause soil erosion and compete with native animals for resources.
Feral deer impact on environment, agriculture, and they are a road safety concern. Learn about the five species of deer identified in our Biosecurity Plan.
Asset protection: Wild dogs are found in a variety of habitats including rural and peri-urban areas and threaten agriculture of the Sunshine Coast.
Asset protection: The fox was introduced to Australia for recreational hunting. Foxes threaten native wildlife, agriculture on the Sunshine Coast. Foxes are now widespread throughout mainland Australia.
Asset protection: Feral pigs are one of Australia’s most widespread pests. They threaten agriculture, environment, and human health.
Asset protection: Feral cats can thrive in many different areas of the Sunshine Coast. They are a major threat to our native wildlife.
This biosecurity program commenced 12 September 2022 and continues until 11 September 2025.