Controlling pest plants - 2005Home | Biodiversity | Conserving Biodiversity | Controlling Pest Plants | 2005 What does the data tell us for 2005Council is making an ongoing commitment to controlling pest plant species. Council is responsible for noxious weed control on, all roadside areas, Council owned land, land under the control of Council and Crown Land. Under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993, Council is also required ensure that private landowners and occupiers within the City area are taking reasonable and effective measures to control noxious weeds on privately owned land. Council undertakes a substantial amount of spraying to eradicate noxious weeds each year. It is also has bio control programs in place for some weeds. The following table shows a list of Noxious Weeds with control programs in place, and the worst affected areas for each weed.
* figure significantly less than expected due to smaller infestations as a result of drought conditions In 2003/2004 Council also spent about $107 000 conducting inspections and undertaking education to increase awareness about noxious weeds. Council’s bushcare groups are very involved in the eradication of all weeds in their bush care areas. 2004/2005 Private property inspections and coordination extension activities = $108,229 Home | Biodiversity | Conserving Biodiversity | Controlling Pest Plants | 2005 |