Weeds

Apart from the legislative requirement to control noxious weeds, it is beneficial because weeds are:

• invasive
• provide harbour for pest animals
• reduce productivity
• compete with native species
• reduce water quality

There are four levels of noxious weeds identified in the CaLP Act. Each has its own requirements for landholders.

The categories are:

• State prohibited – The Victorian State Government is responsible for the eradication of these weeds on all land.
• Regionally prohibited – The relevant land manager is responsible for the eradication of these weeds.
• Regionally controlled – The relevant land manager is responsible for prevention of growth and spread of these weeds.
• Restricted – The relevant land manager is responsible for preventing trade or spread (by contamination) of these weeds.

View a consolidated lists of declared noxious weeds

Agriculture Victoria are the authorised body under the CaLP Act for enforcement action on landholders who fail to meet their legal obligation to control declared weeds and pest animals.

Have a friendly chat with your neighbour about how you can work together to control weeds. If neighbourly negotiation is not possible, the Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources has the authority to enforce weed control legislation.

Please note, local government has no enforcement powers with respect to noxious weed control on private property, however if a property is dangerous or unsightly you can report this for Council to investigate.

Council has an annual weed control programs which aims to enhance the biodiversity values of the shire’s roadsides and manage fire risk, which in turn reduces the spread of noxious weeds. Residents are advised not to undertake weed control on roadsides unless a permit for environmental works is approved.

You can report a roadside weed problem to Council and we will investigate.

Report an issue to Council