There are a number of declared pest animal species which landholders may encounter on their properties on the Far South Coast. These animals cause significant environmental damage through destruction of vegetation, spreading weeds, predation on native animals, fouling of waterholes, soil disturbance and erosion. Some of these species are currently declared pests in NSW and landholders have an obligation to control them on their land. These include:

• wild rabbits
• wild dogs
• feral pigs
• foxes (European Red)
• feral goats
• feral deer
• cane toads
• feral cats

FeralScan (www.feralscan.org.au) is a community website that allows you to map sightings of pest animals and record the problems they are causing in your local area. Reportings contribute to and direct management efforts by pest animal authorities.

Feral scan also contains a wealth of best practice pest animal management information.