Have your say: Yarriambiack Shire Roadside Weed and Pest Control Plan
Roadside weeds and pests are a huge issue in rural areas and our Shire, with its extensive road network, is no exception. Yarriambiack Shire Council is currently preparing their 2023-26 Roadside Weeds and Pests Plan in order to secure funding for the program from the Victorian Government.
The program seeks to manage invasive species across the shire effectively and proactively. The program will benefit all community members, but particularly those with agricultural land bordered by rural roadsides. The scope of the program includes rabbits, weeds that are either prohibited, controlled or restricted, and excludes roadsides along VicRoads managed roads.
The Shire council is seeking community feedback on which species and locations should be prioritised, via a quick and simple 4-question survey.
Learn more and have your say (until 20th January):
Prickly pear on Brim West Rd near Willenabrina.
Yarrilinks strongly encourages all community members affected or concerned by roadside weeds and pests to participate in the feedback process. The more feedback council receives, the more well-rounded their knowledge of the scope of the problem and the needs of the community. This will hopefully help limited resources be deployed more strategically and efficiently.
For more info please contact Council’s Waste and Sustainability Coordinator La Vergne Lehmann on (03) 5398 0100 or llehmann@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au.
Proposed Priority Locations
The following maps show the currently proposed priority roadsides in the plan. This map is based on previous control programs but may be subject to change based on community consultation. Please note roadsides along VicRoads managed roads will not be included in the Shire program.
Proposed Priority Species
The following species are currently proposed as priority species for Yarriambiack Shire Council’s Roadside Weeds and Pests Plan. Click on the image to learn more about each species.
