Fire ants in the spotlight with Federal Senate inquiry viewing funding failures
The Invasive Species Council welcomes a Senate inquiry into fire ants. The inquiry will assess the cost of a fire ant invasion of Australia and the impact of delays to federal and state funding on the eradication program in south-east Queensland. “Fire ants are a super pest which will devastate Australia’s environment and agriculture if they […]
Invasive Species Council agrees with proposed change to allow aerial control of feral horses
The Invasive Species Council says it welcomes the announcement the NSW government is consulting on changes to the Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Heritage Management Plan to allow aerial shooting as a method to reduce feral horse numbers. Snowy River tour guide and Invasive Species Council Indigenous ambassador Richard Swain said, “For far too long […]
Zero extinction target of threatened species critically important says Invasive Species Council
“Today’s announcement that Australia is adopting a zero extinction target as part of its Threatened Species Action Plan is very welcome news,” said Invasive Species Council conservation director James Trezise. “Australia has led the world when it comes to mammal extinctions and is fourth globally for the extinction of all animals. The zero extinction goal […]
Hunters trump farmers and wilderness in Tasmanian ‘wild deer’ plan
According to the Invasive Species Council, the Tasmanian Government must end its antiquated protection of feral deer for hunters and set clear, ambitious targets to rein in exploding numbers of the pest animals under its just-released draft wild deer plan. “Tasmania’s new deer management plan continues to support partially protecting feral deer as game animals […]
Victorian feral horse plan could be a win for Alpine National Park says ISC
According to the Invasive Species Council,the Victorian Government plan for controlling feral horses in the Alpine National Park, if implemented, will help protect native Australian wildlife and ecosystems for future generations. “The Victorian Government’s new plan to reduce destructive feral horse numbers in the Alpine National Park will see horses removed entirely from the Bogong […]
Kosciuszko horse plan promises big reduction but locks in damage says the ISC
The NSW Government’s draft Kosciuszko feral horse plan has promised a significant reduction in feral horses in the park, but according to the ISC also locks in damage to key areas in one of Australia’s favourite national parks. “The new draft plan aims to increase areas of Kosciuszko free of feral horses from 47% to […]