The Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong region are impacted by many pest plants and animals. To find out more, below is a selection of ID guides and information resources to help identify, control and manage pest plants and animals.
Pest Plants
Bellarine Catchment Network control invasive weeds at multiple sites. To learn more about weeds, see the following resources:
- Environmental and Agricultural Weeds of the Corangamite (PDF)
- Key Weeds on the Bellarine (list)
- Environmental weeds of the Bellarine (PDF Guide)
- South African Weed Orchid ID Guide (PDF)
- Spiny Rush ID Guide (PDF)
- Weeds of the Surf Coast Booklet
- Weeds Australia
To learn more about pest plants, watch our YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/JmZay-0ZiBA
Pest Animals
There are many pest animals that impact our natural environment including those in terrestrial and marine landscapes.
Terrestrial Pests
Marine Pests