Community workshop to help keep feral deer out of Byron Shire
Published on 05 November 2024
Feral deer are becoming one of Australia’s worst pest animals and the Northern Rivers is one of the only places on the east coast of Australia where deer have not become established.
Byron Shire Council is working with the Tweed, Lismore and Kyogle Councils, and Landcare groups to raise awareness of increasing sightings of feral deer in the region and what can be done to control the population and stop it getting established.
A free workshop for landholders and community members will be held at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall on 28 November, to educate people about how to manage the pest animals.
The workshops will provide people with information on:
- How to spot signs of feral deer.
- Identifying different deer species.
- How to report sightings of deer.
“Feral deer are such a problem in other parts of NSW and Australia. They cause massive environmental damage and pose a threat to agricultural land,” Claudia Caliari, Biodiversity Projects Officer, said.
“They are also big animals, travelling in herds, and are so dangerous to drivers so we really need to work together to make sure we keep them out of this area.
“The ecology, behaviour, size, and impact of feral deer make their management a nightmare.
“Information provided in this workshop will be extremely valuable because most people have no idea what the signs of deer activity are,” Ms Caliari said.
Workshops are also being held in Kyogle (26 November) and Uki (27 November).
People wanting more information about the workshop, including how to register, should go to the What's On page Council's website. Feral deer community workshop - Byron Shire Council