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

 Silver-leaved Desmodium                      Desmodium uncinatum

 Siratro                                      Macroptilium atropurpureum

 Slash pine                                   Pinus spp.

 Umbrella tree                                Schefflera actinophylla

Animal species

Common Myna (Indian Myna)                     Acridotheres tristis




 Common Myna

 The Common Myna was originally introduced to Australia from Asia to control agricultural
 pests. The species is now widespread and is often seen in urban areas around Noosa. There is
 concern that they outcompete native animals for food and displace native hollow-nesting
 birds. Nuisance behaviours including noise, fouling and congregating around food waste also
 cause community concern.

 Although Myna is not a scheduled species under the Biosecurity Act 2014, Council has been
 helping volunteers to reduce populations through a community trapping program and
 partnerships with local wildlife groups to map nesting hotspots.




                                Photo source: All About Wildlife




                                    Source 1 All About Wildlife


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