Priority species
Explore the invasive animals of our Biosecurity Plan.
The Sunshine Coast Biosecurity Plan identifies invasive animal species that pose significant risks to our environment, agriculture, infrastructure and community safety. These have been prioritised based on their impact and potential to spread. Discover more about these species and how you can help.
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Prevention: Help prevent the establishment of Red-eared slider turtles in the Sunshine Coast.
Eradication: Rabbits are one of Australia’s major agricultural and environmental pests. Help us eradicate from the Sunshine Coast. They damage pasture and crops, cause soil erosion and compete with native animals for resources.
Feral deer impact on environment, agriculture, and they are a road safety concern. Learn about the five species of deer identified in our Biosecurity Plan.
Asset protection: Wild dogs are found in a variety of habitats including rural and peri-urban areas and threaten agriculture of the Sunshine Coast.
Asset protection: The fox was introduced to Australia for recreational hunting. Foxes threaten native wildlife, agriculture on the Sunshine Coast. Foxes are now widespread throughout mainland Australia.
Asset protection: Feral pigs are one of Australia’s most widespread pests. They threaten agriculture, environment and human health.
Asset protection: Feral cats can thrive in many different areas of the Sunshine Coast. They are a major threat to our native wildlife.