Regional Pest Management strategy is to focus locally for widespread effect
The Regional Pest Management Group Strategic Approach: 2020-2025 is in our Resource Library or can be read online or downloaded (click on the front page).
NQ Dry Tropics undertakes a broad range of biosecurity measures, including strategic pest management planning, coordination of control activities and the sharing of resources and promotion of best management practice through our extensive network, the Burdekin Dry Tropics Regional Pest Management Group (RPMG).
Formed in 2008, the RPMG is comprised of local and state government representatives, infrastructure and industry managers, local Landcare group and Traditional Owner groups. The RPMG prioritises:
- cooperative stakeholder partnership and coordination;
- support for research and best practice;
- community engagement and capacity building; and
- operational project planning and implementation.
Developed by members of the Burdekin Dry Tropics RPMG, the Burdekin Dry Tropics Regional Pest Management Strategy reflects Commonwealth and State government pest management intent, interpreting this intent at a regional level for landholders and organisations that have a role in local and regional pest management for biodiversity and local economy outcomes.
The RPMG assists coordination and implementation of this strategic approach and its success relies on the will, dedication and commitment of all landholders, land managers and stakeholders in the region.
