Practical Pest Animal Management Support
QFM works with landholders, government bodies and conservation organisations to support practical, planned pest animal management across Queensland.
Working With Landowners and Managers
The primary mission of QFM is to provide volunteer, self-funded pest animal management to landholders, state and local governments, natural resource and conservation organisations.
In cooperation with landowners and managers, a property assessment is carried out, followed by the formulation of an integrated pest management plan. Volunteer teams are then allocated to implement the agreed plan.
From Assessment to Field Action
Property Assessment
QFM works with landowners and managers to assess the property and its pest animal management needs.
Integrated Pest Management Plan
An agreed management approach is formulated in cooperation with the landowner or manager.
Volunteer Team Allocation
Volunteer teams are allocated to implement the agreed plan.
Practical Assistance Where Required
From time to time, QFM also undertakes other activities to support landholders, properties and conservation work.
Trapping
Practical trapping activities where required as part of project operations.
Scientific Data Collection
Assisting with the collection of data during field activities.
Animal & Plant Surveys
Supporting animal and plant survey activities.
Flood Recovery Clean-Up
Providing practical assistance following flood events.
Checking Dams & Stock
Assisting property owners with checking dams and stock when required.
Fence Repairs
Providing assistance with fence repairs during relevant field activities.
General Property Maintenance
Helping property owners with other practical property maintenance where appropriate.
Responsible, Managed and Accountable
Strict management practices and guidelines are implemented for every QFM field operation.
QFM has developed protocols and standard operating procedures to document and sign off each project before volunteer teams are deployed into the field.
Occupational health and safety, hunter ethics and animal welfare are key values that underpin all QFM activities.
Safety
Occupational health and safety is a key value underpinning QFM activities.
Hunter Ethics
QFM volunteers are expected to operate responsibly and in accordance with the organisation’s established standards of conduct.
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is a key value underpinning all QFM field activities.
Trained, Accredited & Self-Sufficient
QFM subscribers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and skill sets and are self-sufficient when undertaking field operations.
All subscribers must pass accreditation courses that include bushcraft skills, a written examination and high-level marksmanship.
All field volunteers are members of the Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia QLD Inc. and Queensland Fauna Management, and hold the appropriate firearm licences issued by state authorities.
QFM also has accredited senior first aid officers among its volunteers, as well as members who have earned environmental qualifications, including the Property Based Game Management course offered by the Queensland University Gatton Campus.
Practical Skills for Field Operations
Coverage of up to $20 Million
Financial QFM subscribers have Public Liability Coverage of up to $20 million.
Discuss Your Property or Project With QFM
If you would like to discuss pest animal management or other practical conservation support for your property or organisation, contact Queensland Fauna Management.