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The term 'Noxious Weed' is strictly a legal term, as opposed to 'Environmental Weed', which is any plant that invades natural systems.
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Noxious Weeds Operations
During October 2009, Council’s Noxious Weeds Team will be undertaking the following spraying activities:
- English/Scotch Broom and Cape Broom throughout the mountains along the highway using the herbicide Glyphosate or Triclopyr.
- Gorse from Blackheath to Mt Victoria with the herbicides Triclopyr and Glyphosate.
- Blackberry and St Johns Wort in the Megalong Valley using the herbicides Triclopyr and Picloram.
- Willows in South Lawson with the herbicide Glyphosate.
Blackberry control using the herbicide Triclopyr will also commence in October at various locations from the Mid to Lower Mountains.
Council’s Kerb and Gutter program will commence in October along with its Reseal program, both of these programs will use the herbicide Glyphosate.
In addition to the above, small scale works will occur in other locations. Should you have enquiries regarding this work, please contact Council on (02) 4780 5343. Council’s Bushland Operations Team is working closely with the public identifying and controlling noxious weeds in our community. Council's Bushland Operations Team can be contacted on (02) 4780 5346.
Are you Sensitive to Chemicals?
Some people are sensitive to certain chemicals.
Council is currently updating its Chemically Sensitive Register. This is a list of residents who wish to be notified prior to Council spraying in the proximity of their property. Adequate notice and timeframes will be given to allow time for people to vacate the area whilst the spraying process is underway.
If you wish to be included on Council’s Chemically Sensitive Register please write to:
Mr Chris Dewhurst
Weeds Management Coordinator
Blue Mountains City Council
Locked Bag 1005
KATOOMBA NSW 2780
Council adheres to best practice guidelines in its use of chemicals, which includes the use of herbicides with the least toxic constituents that are effective and economical. Council also endeavours to use the least amount of herbicides necessary to be effective. All Council’s weed control staff are trained in Conservation and Land Management and safe use and storage of Chemicals.
Weeds of Blue Mountains Bushland Website:
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learn about the value and importance of our Blue Mountains bushland
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find out about the effect our lifestyle is having on our beautiful natural areas
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learn how weeds spread
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learn how weeds can cause the destruction of our native flora and fauna