About us

The National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordination program communicates and drives the adoption of humane and effective feral cat and fox control on a national, regional and local scale to reduce their impacts on threatened species, other native wildlife, agriculture and human health.

Program activities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting community-led ongoing best practice feral cat and fox management programs and the establishment of new ones.
• Coordinating and supporting cross-tenure national feral cat and fox management across all states and territories, by raising awareness and promoting and supporting best practice tools for effective and humane control of feral cats and foxes, to reduce their impact on agricultural production and the environment including seeking to improve inclusion and consideration of First Nations communities.
• Facilitating engagement between state governments, natural resource managers, land managers, farmers and non-government organisations, to work together to promote regional scale humane, effective and justifiable feral cat and fox control.
• Communicating best practice control methods, science, research and community engagement.
• Being an active member of the national Feral Cat Taskforce and supporting the delivery of the national Threatened Species Action Plan, Threat Abatement Plan for the Predation of Feral Cats and Threat Abatement Plan for Predation by the European Red Fox.

Feral cat and fox management is a team effort. By working together, we can make a significant difference. Whether you are a landholder, community member, part of a conservation group, or work in industry or the public service, your observations and experiences are invaluable.

Our team

Dr Thomas Nelson
National Feral Cat and Fox Program Support Officer

Thomas Nelson is the support officer for the National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordination Program at the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.

Tom works on project communication and develops extension materials for land managers, community groups, pest control professionals, and biosecurity organisations.

He has a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology and a doctorate in animal physiology from the University of Adelaide.

Supported by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions

The National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordination Program is funded by the Australian Government, via the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.

The Centre undertakes innovative research and develops tools and practices for managing invasive species.

The Centre engages with communities; supports management practices; and develops solutions for detecting, monitoring and controlling invasive species.

The Centre also plays a significant role in developing genetic and biocontrol technologies and translating scientific research into practical management information.

Supported by the Australian Government

Funding for this website was provided by the Australian Government. The National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordination team and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions would like to thank the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for funding for this website and for their contribution to this project.

National Feral Cat and Fox Management and Coordination Advisory Committee

To be able to deliver the National Feral Cat and Fox Management Program, and the 2024–2025 work plan, an advisory committee has been created. The committee provides the coordinator with strategic direction and support to promote and assist with coordinated and best practice feral cat and fox management across Australia. Members have been invited from government, industry, research and community stakeholders who have practical and broad experience in one or more aspects of feral cat and fox management, policy and regulation, research and engagement.