Queensland Consolidated Acts

LAND PROTECTION (PEST AND STOCK ROUTE MANAGEMENT) ACT 2002 - SECT 9

The principles of pest management for land are as follows--

• Integration

Pest management is an integral part of managing natural resources and agricultural systems.

• Public awareness

Public awareness and knowledge of pests must be raised to increase the capacity and willingness of individuals to manage pests.

• Commitment

Effective pest management requires a long-term commitment to pest management by the community, industry groups and government entities.

• Consultation and partnership

Consultation and partnership arrangements between local communities, industry groups, State government agencies and local governments must be established to achieve a collaborative approach to pest management.

• Planning

Pest management planning must be consistent at local, regional, State and national levels to ensure resources target priorities for pest management identified at each level.

• Prevention

Preventative pest management is achieved by--

(a) preventing the spread of pests, and viable parts of pests, especially by human activity; and

(b) early detection and intervention to control pests.

• Best practice

Pest management must be based on ecologically and socially responsible pest management practices that protect the environment and the productive capacity of natural resources.

• Improvement

Research about pests, and regular monitoring and evaluation of pest control activities, is necessary to improve pest management practices.