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This poster was presented at the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Landcare in 2024. It is based on a workshop funded by the People Led Prevention Project, Landcare NSW and the NSW Reconstruction Authority, to raise awareness of Fire Ant threats, Biosecurity measures, identification and property planning ... read more

Fire Ant biosecurity property management planning for risk reduction The issue Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) can quickly degrade the ecological, productive and lifestyle benefits of our landscape. Fire ants infest around 600,000 ha in South East Queensland, close to the NSW boarder, which poses a ... read more

Fire Ants UPDATE: Fire ants infest around 600,000 ha in South East Queensland, close to the NSW boarder which poses an ongoing risk of new infestations in NSW. Most of NSW has been free of fire ants. A recent new infestation in South Murwillumbah is currently being treated, with the goal of era ... read more

On 27th April, we are hosting two, *free* Weed Identification Workshops; come along to one or to both! In the morning session we will examine samples brought from home and hear from; our local Council Weeds' Officer Chris Battersby, the NTLLS Regional Weeds' Coordinator Beth Brown and Professor of ... read more

Feral cats live, hunt and reproduce in the wild.  They are the same species as domestic cats but differ in how and where they live rather than any true biological differences.  Feral cats have the body shape, acute senses and fine coordination perfectly suited for stalking and capturing pr ... read more

Indian Mynas were introduced into Australia in the 1860's in an attempt to control insects in Melbourne market gardens.  Originally widespread in South Asia, they have now become established over most of Eastern Australia and are spreading, with recent sightings in Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. ... read more

It takes less than one rabbit per hectare to prevent the successful regeneration of many of our common native trees and shrubs.  This means that many rabbit-infested patches of remnant native vegetation can't sustain themselves naturally and are therefore in slow decline - but unfortunately thi ... read more

It takes less than one rabbit per hectare to prevent the successful regeneration of many of our common native trees and shrubs.  This means that many rabbit-infested patches of remnant native vegetation can't sustain themselves naturally and are therefore in slow decline - but unfortunately thi ... read more

The Indian Myna bird is a highly successful coloniser and was first introduced to Australia in 1862 to Melbourne as a means of controlling garden insect pests. Since that time the population has spread to be the pre dominant bird in major cities on the east coast and spreading west into rural areas. ... read more

Wild deer are priority pests across NSW because of their significant impact on landholders and the environment. Six introduced deer species have established populations in NSW with expanding ranges. There are no restrictions for you as a landholder to control deer on your property. This Fact Shee ... read more

Common or Indian mynas are native to India and southern Asia. They are popular birds in their source countries as crop pest control agents and as symbols of undying love associated with their habit of pairing for life. Common mynas are now widespread throughout eastern Australia from western Victor ... read more

It is common for wild dogs to be present in an area but go unnoticed or unrecognised.  No matter what colour a free-roaming dog is, if it is not your dog it should be considered a wild dog.  There are several indicators that suggest that wild dogs might be present in an area.  Read th ... read more

The cane toad is native to Central and South America and is a member of the ‘true toads’ (family Bufonidae)1. Cane toads have dry, yellow-brown, warty skin and large distinctive lumps (known as parotoid glands) behind the head. Cane toads naturally generate potent toxins (bufodienolides) ... read more

Feral pigs in Australia descend from domestic swine, but look more similar to Eurasia’s wild boar than their domestic counterparts. They tend to have sparse, coarse hair on lean and muscular frames, well-developed necks and shoulders that taper to short hindquarters. Colouration is predominant ... read more

Feral cats live, hunt and reproduce in the wild.  They are the same species as domestic cats but differ in how and where they live rather than any true biological differences.  Feral cats have the body shape, acute senses and fine coordination perfectly suited for stalking and capturing pr ... read more

Although 3 colour morphs (red, silver or black and cross) are generally recognised worldwide, the red morph is most common in Australia.  In general, throat and abdomen are white, lower legs and ears are black and a bushy tail is tipped in white.  This animal exhibits a wide geographic and ... read more

If you are new to, or contemplating, a rural lifestyle on the NSW Northern Tablelands and maybe thinking of keeping a few farm animals, then this Resource Kit will have something of interest for you.  It covers topics such as Buying rural land, Natural resources, Land uses, Pests and weeds, and ... read more