Consultation process
Throughout December 2023 and early 2024, we sought input, via a short survey, into our draft Roadside Weed and Pest Control Plan (2023-2026) to ensure it reflected community priorities for weed and pest animal management.
Why did we consult?
Council is responsible for controlling weeds and pest animals on property it owns and manages, including Council-managed roadsides and reserves.
We undertake an annual roadside weed control program which covers our 1,300km road network and focusses on Regionally Prohibited, Regionally Controlled and Restricted Weeds.
The program is jointly funded by Council and the Victorian Government’s Department of Jobs, PrecinctsContinue reading
Consultation process
Throughout December 2023 and early 2024, we sought input, via a short survey, into our draft Roadside Weed and Pest Control Plan (2023-2026) to ensure it reflected community priorities for weed and pest animal management.
Why did we consult?
Council is responsible for controlling weeds and pest animals on property it owns and manages, including Council-managed roadsides and reserves.
We undertake an annual roadside weed control program which covers our 1,300km road network and focusses on Regionally Prohibited, Regionally Controlled and Restricted Weeds.
The program is jointly funded by Council and the Victorian Government’s Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and a condition of 2023/24 funding is to develop a Roadside Weed and Pest Program Control Plan (2023-2026), which needs to be submitted to Agriculture Victoria by 29 February 2024.
The plan covers the following only:
- Regionally Prohibited Weeds (P)
- Regionally Controlled Weeds (C)
- Restricted Weeds (R)
- Rabbits
Development of the plan
The draft plan was developed in consideration of the following:
- Our legal responsibilities and relevant strategies and plans relating to pest plant and animal management on Council owned and managed land.
- Historic and current weed and pest animal data collected through various sources including (but not limited to) Council’s weed and pest animal contractors, Agriculture Victoria, online databases, and community reporting.
- Emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities in relation to weed and pest animal management on Council’s roadsides.
It is important to note that it only relates to Council owned and managed roads, it does not include arterial roads connecting Indigo’s towns, which are managed by Regional Roads Victoria.
The draft plan has also incorporated feedback through ongoing consultation with a range of stakeholders including (but not limited to):
- Local Landcare Groups
- Agriculture Victoria
- Indigo Environment Advisory Committee (IEAC)
- Our weed control contractors
- Regional Roads Victoria
What did we find out?
We received 21 survey responses, which are currently being considered and where possible, the feedback received will be incorporated into the final plan.
What happens next?
The final Roadside Weed and Pest Program Control Plan (2023-2026) has been endorsed by Agriculture Victoria. Thank you to everyone that provided valuable input.
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