This document is to provide an overview of various studies and resources related to the economic and social costs of managing feral deer and pigs, as well as other invasive pest animals in Australia.
The analyses show the significant financial burden that these pests place on agriculture, transport, and land management. The costs include both direct agricultural losses and the expenses of control programs. Several reports also emphasize the potential long-term economic impacts of pests, particularly feral deer, and analyse the effectiveness and costs of different management strategies, such as eradication programs and aerial culling.
These resources aim to inform decision-making on pest management and support efforts to control or eradicate these invasive species in Australia.