Georgeanna Story Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare Committee
Weeds are a continual problem for many of us and understanding which are of greater concern can sometimes be confusing. To help with this issue Michelago Landcare hosted Snowy-Monaro Regional Council Biosecurity Coordinator, Brett Jones at a recent weeds information session. Brett explained how the changes in legislation have changed the way councils deal with weeds and what landholders obligations are. This doesn’t stop the need for weed control on your property, it just scales back the regulatory focus. Participants also a learnt about those new weeds that pose an emerging threat to our region. Many of you may have heard about orange hawkweed, gorse and coolatai grass, if not look them up and keep an eye out. If you notice any of these plants at your place, please contact Brett so they can be control before getting out of control.
Our other speakers, Markus Buchhorn of Michelago Landcare, Antia Brademann of Upper Murrumbidgee Demonstration Reach and Georgeanna Story of Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare, gave a rundown of the other Landcare projects that are happening across the area. There has been a particular focus on willows, box elder and blackberry along the Murrumbidgee River. The local community have been fantastic in participating in the programs and the riverbanks are looking much better for it. The work is ongoing and our groups are seeking more funding to help support further weed control in the region. Blackberries are our next focus, so stay tuned for upcoming opportunities.
To find out more about weed control or Landcare activities contact Brett on [email protected] or Markus at [email protected].
