Ranger

You take care of public or private land and water. Your activities may include surveillance, pest and weed control, endangered species care, landscape rehabilitation and managing waterways.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Know the risks posed by pests, diseases and weeds, and by your activities. Don’t spread them to new locations. Keep everything clean. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect land and water, native species, the environment and our agricultural industries.

Be aware

Know the risks. These are all a threat to our industries, environment and way of life.

An overview

What to look for. Signs and symptoms of pests or diseases.

Pests, diseases and weeds

These all pose a risk to Australia. They can arrive and spread in cargo, mail, vessels and with people. Your actions can help reduce these risks.

Weeds

How to identify weeds. Use this handy tool.

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Agriculture Victoria

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you can take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

Biodiversity

What you can do to conserve your land. Tools to manage the health of your water, plants and soil.

Feral scan

Help map feral animal sightings in your area.

Indigenous communities

Pest, disease and weed incursions are a risk to community. Use this research model. How to deal with these risks.

Northern region

Our northern region has unique pest, disease and weed risks. How we work together to manage these risks.

Pest animals

Manage pest animals on your land. Use this data to help you set up your own procedures.

Report a concern

See something unusual? Report it. Even if you’re not sure.

Resources

Learn more. Check out these useful resources for rangers.

Clean your vehicle

Keep your vehicle clean and free from pests. This handy video can help.

Indigenous rangers

Caring for land and sea country. Learn more about the national strategy. Check the map to find ranger groups.

Threat of dieback

Learn more about this high risk disease. Know how to identify it. Understand what you can do to stop the spread.