Brisbane, Australia Invasive Species Management Plan
Type: Policy
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_2331
Description:
Why we need an Invasive Species Management Plan
Lantana flowerInvasive plants and animals cost Queenslanders more than $600 million each year in losses to agricultural production alone. In Brisbane, invasive species:
- are the number one threat to our biodiversity after land clearing
- affect our nature-based recreation and tourist industry
- can cause respiratory and skin irritations
Under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 local governments must prepare an invasive species management plan that is:
- approved by the state government
- compliant with the Act
- reviewed every year
What the Invasive Species Management Plan does
The Invasive Species Management Plan helps to:
- identify problems that affect successful invasive species management
- develop a number of options to overcome those problems
- decide which strategies are best suited to deal with the problems over the next four years
- implement actions to combat the problems
- review the actions to see if any changes are needed
Who the Invasive Species Management Plan affects
Anyone who owns land, including individuals, companies and governments, has a responsibility under this Plan to control the impact of pests on their land.
This means that whether you own a house with a garden in the inner city, outer suburban acreage or an industrial site, you are responsible for controlling invasive plants and animals on your land. Invasive Species Management Plan
You can download the Invasive Species Management Plan in parts:
Brisbane Invasive Species Management Plan - part A (PDF - 254kb)
Brisbane Invasive Species Management Plan - part B (PDF - 246kb)
Brisbane Invasive Species Management Plan - part C (PDF - 48kb)