NOOSA BIOSECURITY PLAN 2026-2031 · Attachment 2 - Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2026 draft for stakeholder review

4.     Management Approach
Integrated risk-based management
The approach to managing biosecurity risks in Noosa is evidence-based and adaptive, ensuring
that management responses are guided by current data, shared knowledge and ongoing
research. Through continuous monitoring and evaluation, interventions are refined to remain
effective in the face of shifting ecological conditions and climate-driven risks.

By prioritising risk-based prevention, preparedness and early intervention, resources are
directed to areas and values of greatest environmental and community importance. Practicing
early intervention and timely eradication also avoids significant impacts and costly
management.

Biosecurity Queensland, Noosa Council and landowners have been successful in eradicating
several potentially invasive species from the shire. For example, Water mimosa (Neptunia
oleracea), Senegalia spp., Madras thorn (Pithecellobium dulce) and Parthenium (Parthenium
hysterophorus) were reported to Council by landowners and were eradicated through herbicide
treatment and mechanical removal.

Invasive species management in Noosa Shire is embedded within an integrated and
coordinated Environment Strategy framework that provides for the protection of natural assets
from biosecurity risks alongside the strengthening of resilience through regenerative practices
that restore ecosystems, soil, water and habitats. Responses for weeds, feral animal and other
pests are designed to integrate with broader ecosystem restoration priorities for waterways,
riparian areas, biodiversity corridors and rural land management.

Pest management occurs across public and private lands and contributes to broader
biodiversity conservation and community capacity building priorities. This is supported by
ongoing partnerships with landowners, land managers, First Nations custodians, industry and
government that together create shared responsibility and long-term commitment to
biosecurity management in Noosa. Rural landholder extension programs are multi-faceted
focused on knowledge building and direct on-ground action and support.




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