Possum captures in Sydney

DECCW issues licences to commercial operators who provide a catch and release service of brush-tailed possums causing nuisance to urban or commercial property.

This map indicates those possum captures during 2008-2009 with each dot representing a different suburb and total possum capture numbers by those licensed operators.See if you live in an area highly frequented by possums.

If your suburb has possums you can take actions to live in harmony with these interesting creatures by minimising the potential for negative interactions. However, should you require the services of a licensed operator to remove a problem possum from your roof you can contact OEH for advice or see Removing a possum from your roof.