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Queensland Pest Animal Strategy
The Queensland Pest Animal Strategy establishes a statewide planning framework, providing clear direction to government, community, industry and individuals for the management of pest and problem animals across the state.
It gives a common basis for addressing current and potential pest problems that impact on primary industries, ecosystems, human health and the community's enjoyment of our natural resources. It also assists in the development of regional natural resource management planning.
The following species or groups of species are covered in the strategy:
- introduced mammals and reptiles that have pest impact, including animals declared under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002
- introduced pest birds
- introduced amphibians
- some native species in certain situations, including kangaroos, bats, native rats, native birds and locusts
- exotic pest fishes.
The strategy is based on a number of accepted principles of pest management that have been considered for both pest and problem animals and incorporated into the desired outcomes, objectives and strategic action.
The Queensland Pest Animal Strategy is a statutory requirement under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002.
Strategy
- Queensland Pest Animal Strategy 2002-06 (PDF, 389 kB)
(The strategy is currently under review)
Further information
- Declared animals of Queensland
- Principles of pest management
- Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002
