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.
Chemical Subsidy Program.pdf
Equipment Hire Program.pdf
Lantana Chemical Subsidy Program.pdf - Please note: Round one of the Lantana Chemical Subsidy Program closed in December, 2020. However, Council will open up a second round of the Lantana Chemical Subsidy Program in the coming weeks, subject to the remaining funding following the first round of claims.
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.
Biosecurity Programs
Council approved the following Biosecurity Programs under the Biosecurity Act 2014, at the ordinary meeting of Council held on 12 August 2020:
Biosecurity Surveillance Program 2020-2021
Biosecurity Prevention and Control Program– European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) - 2020-21
