Roadside Weeds and Pest Program Control Plan 2023 - 2026

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Roadside Weeds and Pest Program

East Gippsland Shire Council manages more than 3,000 kilometres of roads.

Council is currently developing a weed and pest Control Plan for 2023-2026 as part of the Victorian Government’s Roadside Weeds and Pests Program (RWPP). Funding provided through the RWPP program helps identify which Catchment and Land Protection (CaLP) Act 1994 listed species will be managed over the term of the plan.

Actions will be prioritised in line with established government guidelines and based on weed management theory such as the generalised invasion curve (Australian Weed Strategy 2017-2027). To optimise outcomes, investment will be prioritised based on past investment and

East Gippsland Shire Council manages more than 3,000 kilometres of roads.

Council is currently developing a weed and pest Control Plan for 2023-2026 as part of the Victorian Government’s Roadside Weeds and Pests Program (RWPP). Funding provided through the RWPP program helps identify which Catchment and Land Protection (CaLP) Act 1994 listed species will be managed over the term of the plan.

Actions will be prioritised in line with established government guidelines and based on weed management theory such as the generalised invasion curve (Australian Weed Strategy 2017-2027). To optimise outcomes, investment will be prioritised based on past investment and adjacent landholder investment.

Consultation and community engagement

An important part in the development of the Control Plan is seeking input from the community.

Council’s Environment Team are after input in relation to the following areas:

  • priority weeds (only species listed under the CaLP Act)

  • any community-led weed and pest control activities that are currently being undertaken, or plan to be undertaken, within the timeframe of The Plan

Council welcomes your participation in the survey.


Funding

Funding of $78,734 has been provided as part of the Victorian Government’s Roadside Weeds and Pests Program (RWPP).


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    Survey

    Please take a moment to complete our short survey to let us know if you support this proposed change. We will be accepting feedback on the Roadside Weed and Pest Program Control Plan between Monday 6 November and Sunday 3 December.

    Completing this feedback form is voluntary. Participating in this opportunity indicates your acceptance the information captured may be publicly displayed and analysed by authorised council employees and relevant third-party consultants. Feedback forms may capture identifying information, however any information captured will not be used in presentation of feedback results.  The personal information provided will only be used for the purpose for which it was intended and will not be disclosed to other people or organisations without your prior consent or where it is required by law.

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