Mr Peter Jacobs is the Victorian Conservation Officer for ‪@InvasivesOrgAu‬. Here he discusses the major invasive animal and plant species impacting on Victoria’s eastern forests and the threat they present to natural, cultural and social values. Peter offers perspectives on the management challenges, what is needed to manage invasive species in these forests, fire recovery and some of the current legislative, policy and social constraints that hinder effective control. Feral deer and other vertebrate pests are a focus, along with major weed species. He touches on new opportunities to expand and connect protected areas in the east into areas previously set aside for timber harvesting.

About the speaker:

Peter has had a long career in protected area planning and management around eastern Victoria. He was involved in preparing the first management plans for the Alpine National Park and was Chief Ranger for the Alps with Parks Victoria, where he managed large pest and weed programs along with his team.

Produced by the Royal Society of Victoria for "The Future of Victoria's Native Forests: A Public Symposium" with the support of the Alluvium Foundation. The symposium was delivered in partnership with the Alluvium Foundation, Friends of the Earth Melbourne and the Victorian National Parks Association.