What council is doing
Council is working in collaboration with state government and other local governments, community groups and land holders to protect against invasive animals.
Council is working in collaboration with state government and other local governments, community groups and land holders to protect against invasive animals.
A range of programs are being delivered to:
- reduce the impact of invasive animals on our native species (including key species)
- monitor invasive animal activity and presence to assess the effectiveness of control programs
- raise awareness of the need to protect native species from invasive species
- provide education and support to the local community on the control invasive animals
- adopt a unified, targeted approach by working in conjunction with other stakeholders (such as local and state governments and community groups).
Biosecurity education program
Officers provide expert advice, information about council's invasive plant and animal programs and education materials to assist community members.
Coastal fox control program
The coastal fox control program (CFCP) is working to protect native animals and the community from foxes. Read more about foxes and their impacts.
Community wild dog program
The community wild dog program aims to protect native animals, livestock (including cattle, sheep, goats and poultry) and domestic pets from wild dogs.
Feral deer program
The feral deer program protects against the environmental, economic, health and road safety impacts caused by feral deer.
Mary River turtle protection program
The Mary River turtle protection program (MRTPP) aims to protect the threatened Mary River turtle.
Wild dog partnership program
The wild dog partnership program aims to protect native animals, livestock (including cattle, sheep, goats and poultry) and domestic pets from wild dogs.