Booming feral horse population at state forest north of Gympie leads to rise in road accidents

A booming population of feral horses is being relocated from a south-east Queensland forest, with authorities saying the risk of car strikes is posing a grave danger to horses and humans.

The horse population within the Toolara and Tuan state forests, north of Gympie, is estimated to have increased by up to 50 per cent in the past four years to about 3,000 animals.

The forest managers have said the population poses a deadly risk to residents and visitors heading to the popular holiday spot of Rainbow Beach.

"We are concerned that someone will die there," said HQPlantations stakeholder engagement manager Stephanie Hunt.

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Article written by: Meg Bolton