Attachment 2 - Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2026-2031

Table 4.2. Prevention species management measures
 Reasonable and practicable measures for prevention of invasive plants and animals

 Aim                  Measure
 Awareness             Be aware of ‘prevention’ species for Noosa Shire.
                       Have any unfamiliar species formally identified.
 Surveillance and      Carry out area/property surveillance activities / targeted inspections
 early detection       For plants, prioritise introduction pathways such as roads, boat ramps,
                        stockyards, and watering points
 Prevent              For invasive plants:
 introduction          Carry out hygiene procedures on vehicles, boats, machinery and clothing
                        including wash downs, brush downs, visual inspections and quarantine.
                       Spell stock in holding areas when moved from high-risk areas.
                       Source stock feed, garden/landscaping products from low-risk areas or
                        request a weed hygiene declaration.
                      For invasive animals:
                       Check any purchased animals are not listed under the Biosecurity Act
                        2014
 Notification          Invasive species listed as prohibited or restricted category 2 matter
                        under Biosecurity Act 2014 reported to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25
                        23.
                       All ‘prevention’ invasive species to be reported to Noosa Council on 07
                        5329 6500.
 Distribution          No ‘prevention’ invasive plants may be grown, kept, sold, traded, given
                        away, or released into the environment.
 Control               To be advised once reported to Biosecurity Queensland and/or Council.




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