Weed and pest animals

A weed is any plant that requires some form of action to reduce its effect on the economy, the environment, human health and amenity. The effective management of weeds can also significantly impact on fire management. In many circumstances weedy roadsides of the same vegetation type will tend to pose a higher fire risk than those dominated by natives.

For further information on weeds and invasive plants see Agriculture Victoria.

Pest animals are invasive species that have been introduced or could be introduced into Victoria or Australia. These species threaten native flora and fauna in a number of ways, including but not limited to, creating competition with native fauna for the same resources and creation of additional grazing pressure on native vegetation communities and agricultural systems.

For further information on pest animals see Agriculture Victoria.

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