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Weeds and pest animals

Invasive plants, pest animals and ants have significant economic, environmental and social impacts on Queenslanders.

The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries works closely in partnerships with local governments, communities and other stakeholders to minimise these impacts.

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Salvinia weevil for biocontrol

Young Weed Warriors tackle salvinia with weevils

Lakeland State School students help combat salvinia through the Weed Warriors program.

Photo of a feral pig

Pest animal symposium

Presentations on community initiatives, policy matters, innovations and harvesting techniques.

Weeds
Pest animals
Pest management planning
Legislation, policies & permits
Pest mapping
Educational resources & careers
Pest offensive
Invasive plant & animal science
Marine pests
Exotic pest fish
Invasive ants

Page maintained by Sonia Jordan
Last updated 07 July 2008

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