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Distribution maps for vertebrate pests


The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development periodically collects and collates data and best-available information on the distribution and relative abundance of pest animals throughout NSW.

Surveys are conducted through consultation with land management organisations, including the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Local Land Services.

The maps below provide a representation of the distribution and relative abundance of many established pest species throughout NSW, at points in time between 2009 and 2023.


Pest animal distribution and relative abundance maps 2009

Pest animal distribution and relative abundance maps 2016

Pest animal distribution change maps from 2009-2016

Feral deer (all species) and feral pig distribution change maps from 2016–2020

Feral deer (all species) distribution and relative abundance maps 2020

Pest animal relative abundance and distribution change maps 2020-2023