NSW Government
Environment and Heritage

Pest animals and weeds

Pest animals and weeds damage our environment and agriculture. Find out what we are doing to manage these threats and how you can help.

A flowering lantana (Lantana camara)
Lantana (Lantana camara) is an invasive weed.
Credit: Nick Cubbin/DCCEEW
Bitou Bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp rotundifolia), also known as Boneseed. From the Asteraceae family.
Bitou bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp rotundifolia).
Credit: Barry Collier
About pest animals and weeds

Pest animals and weeds harm our environment and damage agriculture. Introduced species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in Australia.

Ranger removing bitou bush in Yuraygir National Park
Ranger removing bitou bush in Yuraygir National Park.
Credit: J Thomas/DPE
Managing pest animals and weeds in our national parks

We manage pest animal and weed populations in our national parks and wider reserve system.

Bitou bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp rotundifolia), also known as boneseed, Munmorah State Conservation Area
Bitou bush, also known as boneseed, Munmorah State Conservation Area.
Credit: Barry Collier
Regional pest management strategies

We prepare pest management strategies for each region in New South Wales.

Close-up of a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with orange-red fur, sharp pointed ears, and a keen gaze, peeking through green grass
Fox, introduced species, pest and threat to native animals.
Credit: Paul Meek
Pest animals

Pest animals threaten native animals and plants and can damage the environment, agriculture and cultural heritage sites.

A close-up image of Lantana flowers showcasing a cluster of small blooms with a gradient of colors ranging from pink to yellow, surrounded by green leaves and unopened flower buds
Lantana (Lantana camara), invasive introduced weed.
Credit: Barry Collier
Weeds

Find out how weeds threaten biodiversity and what we are doing about it.