Restricted Invasive Animals
Invasive animal species of particular concern in the Somerset region include; wild dogs, feral pigs, foxes, rabbits, feral deer, feral cats and fire ants. Landholders have responsibilities to control restricted invasive animal species on their property under the Biosecurity Act 2014. Visit the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website or invasive animal fact sheets pages for additional information.
Council also offers pest programs to assist landholders in meeting their responsibilities.
1080 Baiting Program.pdf
1080 Bait Meat Subsidy Program.pdf
1080 Baiting Neighbour Notification Form.pdf
Dingo/Wild Dog Bounty Program.pdf
IPA Wild Dog Fact Sheet Control Planning Calendar.pdf
Feral Pig Panel Trap Program.pdf
Feral Pig Bounty Program.pdf
Trapping Program.pdf
Restricted Invasive Plants
Invasive plant species of particular concern in the Somerset region include; Honey locust, Parthenium, Fireweed, Hymenachne, Mother of millions, Annual ragweed, Giant rats tail grass, and African boxthorn. Landholders have responsibilities to control restricted invasive plant species on their property under the Biosecurity Act 2014. Further information can be found on the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website.
Council also offers pest programs to assist landholders in meeting their responsibilities.
The first round of Council’s Lantana Chemical Subsidy Program for the 2022-2023 financial year is currently closed. A further round of the program may open in the second half of the year, subject to remaining funding. For further information please contact Council on 5424 4000.
Chemical Subsidy Program.pdf
Equipment Hire Program.pdf
Quik Spray Hire Agreement Form.pdf
Wick Wiper Unit Hire Agreement F-588.pdf
Biosecurity Plan – Invasive Plants and Animals
Council has developed it’s Biosecurity Plan – Invasive Plants and Animals 2020-2025 in consultation with key stakeholders and the community. The plan is a requirement of the Biosecurity Act 2014 and sets out how Invasive Biosecurity Matter (weeds and pest animals) will be managed in the Somerset Region.
