Central West Local Land Services General Manager Andrew Mulligan said the economic impact of wild rabbits, carp, pigs, foxes, dogs, goats and introduced birds had been estimated at $170 million in NSW.

“The Central West Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Plan sets the strategic direction for pest animal management in the region and guides resourcing and investment dedicated to coordinated pest animal management,” he said.

“Pest animals pose significant threat to threatened species and ecological communities, with feral pigs alone impacting on 361 species and ecological communities listed as nationally threatened.”

Mr Mulligan outlined how government agencies, community groups individual landholders would work together to prevent, eradicate, contain and manage the impacts of pest animals.

“The management of pest animals in the Central West is a complex and challenging situation which cannot be ignored. We can only win the fight against pest animals by working in partnership,” he said.

“The consultation period is an opportunity for stakeholders ... to provide feedback on the management of pest animals in our region and across the state.”

If you’re interested in finding out more, you can head to 46 Sherriff Street on March 20 between 3 to 6pm for an information session.

For more information, contact Nigel Boyce on 0437 712 176 or visit: www.lls.nsw.gov.au/pestplan