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Invasive Plant and Animal Field Day

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Get equipped to tackle invasive pests.

Venue Warwick Pound

Wentworth Street Warwick, QLD, Australia

Date 04 Dec 2024 - 04 Dec 2024 
Time 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Learn hands-on techniques for invasive pest control at the FREE Southern Downs Regional Council Invasive Plant and Animal Field Day.

From understanding your biosecurity obligations to effective methods for controlling rabbits, wild dogs, and feral pigs, this event covers essential tools for managing local pest challenges. There will also be live demonstrations of equipment that landowners can hire from Council to tackle pests on their property.

Plus, enjoy a complimentary sausage sizzle while connecting with fellow landholders and pest management experts.

Program
10.00 am: Arrival
10.15 am: Department of Primary Industries - Biosecurity Act obligations and other local issues
10.45 am: Department of Primary Industries - Exploring the impact if fire ants are detected in the Southern Downs
11.15 am: SDRC - Boxthorn pulling demonstration, equipment hire and how Council can help control invasive plants
12.00 pm: Darling Downs Moreton Rabbit Board - Impact of rabbits and control methods
12.30pm: Local pest management specialist - Feral pig and wild dog control
1.00 pm: Sausage sizzle and networking
1.30 pm: Finish

This event is outdoors, so please ensure you have appropriate sun protection and footwear.

Registration is essential.

Please register by 29 November 2024 by contacting Council’s Local Laws team by phone on 1300 697 372 or via email to SDRCLocalLaws@sdrc.qld.gov.au.

Invasive Plant and Animal Field Day Flyer (PDF 1.4MB)

 

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