Pest Flora & Fauna

Invasive flora/weeds are plants growing where they are not wanted, are in competition with local natural systems or ecologies and are a common problem in conservation areas and natural areas of Hobsons Bay. Some of the weeds that pose major threats to the biodiversity within Hobsons Bay are:

• african boxthorn
• chilean needle-grass
• spiny Rush
• carpet Weed
• wild radish (giant mustard)
• kikuyu
• couch
• soursob
• onion grass
• wild oats fauna

 

Pest animals pose a risk to native plants and animals within Hobsons Bay. These include rabbits, foxes, cats and common (Indian) mynas(PDF, 662KB).