A big thank you to everyone who took part in the 2025 NSW Cane Toad Citizen Science Survey!
The 2025 NSW Cane Toad Citizen Science Survey (1-9 March) generated a high-level of interest from communities across the state, with over 71,000 people visiting the NSW Biosecurity Facebook site to learn more about how to participate.
The results
During the week-long Survey, 135 cane toad detection reports were made for areas throughout NSW including the Central Tablelands, Greater Sydney, Hunter, North Coast, South East and Northern Tablelands. Over 3000 cane toads were reported as sighted or removed during the week, a fantastic effort by the community.
All cane toad detection reports were reviewed and triaged with several reports requiring immediate follow up management action which was achieved collaboratively between, NSW DPIRD, Local Land Services and community members. As well as triggering prompt and appropriate biosecurity management action where required, the results of the Survey will assist with updating the NSW map of cane toad populations to guide future strategic cane toad management efforts in NSW.
What now?
Although the 2025 NSW Cane Toad Citizen Scientist Survey is now complete, we encourage the community to continue to use ToadScan to record the detection and management of cane toads. All reports are important and can help inform management of cane toads in NSW.
It is still important to report!
Have you spotted a cane toad?
Have questions or need some help?
Please don't hesitate to contact the FeralScan team.
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