Sunshine Coast, QLD counters growth of invasive species with Pest Plants Surveillance Program

Sunshine Coast, QLD Pest Plants Surveillance Program

In Progress

Council leaders sought improved adherence to a 2014 state law requiring property owners to control invasive plants. Sunshine Coast will send teams to inspect properties of 4,000 square meters or more during the one-year pilot. Each inspection includes an assessment of current mitigation measures and sample collection for further research. Property owners receive resources like a mobile app and identification sheets to support their efforts.

Environmental Services Resiliency Pilot / POC Inspections

Sunshine Coast, QLD

Regional council in Queensland

Australia

Links

Surveillance Program (Pest Plants)

Biosecurity Act 2014 | Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland

Keep updated about the new Biosecurity Regulations being developed

Newsworthy

Partnership helps fight pest plants’ invasion

Landholders are urged to join the fight against pest plants as part of Sunshine Coast Council’s renewed commitment to weed them out.