Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O Brien said the regions were part of a south-east Queensland rainforest area targeted for environmental recovery under the Liberal and Nationals Government s $200 million wildlife and habitat recovery package. The importance of Wide Bay s environment is recognised locally and internationally with its stunning landscapes containing many threatened plant and animal species, particularly in the fire-affected Great Sandy National Park, Mr O Brien said. This additional bushfire recovery investment will fund on-ground activities in the area such as pest animal control for deer, cattle and pigs and for predators like foxes and feral cats on private property adjacent to the heritage areas and national parks.