FAQs

The Roadside Weeds and Pests Program Control Plan helps define the types of declared weed plants and pest animals and locations within the Glenelg Shire that are controlled. It is a requirement by the State Government to receive funding for their control. 

The main objectives are:

• treating ‘regionally prohibited weeds’ on municipal rural roadsides
• controlling and preventing the spread of ‘regionally controlled weeds’ and the control of rabbits on municipal rural roadsides that align with DJPR compliance project areas and/or support community-led weed and pest control activities
• follow-up treatment works for projects funded in council's previous roadside weeds and pests control plans
• control activities for ‘regionally controlled weeds’ and rabbits on municipal rural roadsides that support other investment for integrated landscape protection projects or address community concerns
• control activities for ‘restricted weeds’ on municipal rural roadsides where there has been demonstrated widespread community concern
• undertaking planning, mapping, and community consultation for the control of ‘regionally prohibited weeds’, ‘regionally controlled weeds’ and ‘restricted weeds’

The feedback received during the consultation period will help inform the preparation of the Roadside Weeds and Pests Program Control Plan. This will then be submitted to Local Government Victoria for approval. Once approved the funding will be provided to undertake on-ground works.

Only weeds listed (Declared) through the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act) are targeted under this Plan and can be controlled through the State Government funding. The full list of Controlled weeds for Victoria can be found on the Victorian Agriculture website. The list of Declared weeds for the Glenelg Shire can be downloaded from the documents section. 

The control areas are determined through where:

• previous control works have occurred (this is to continue to suppress the regrowth of the weeds)
• there are new outbreaks of new weeds (it’s cheaper to control a few weeds at the start rather than a huge problem)
• protection of significant native roadside vegetation is required because they are under threat from weed invasion
• support for weed and pest animal management programs is being undertaken by adjoining land owners and volunteer groups

If you require advice about invasive plants, plant pest and disease or animals on your property, or want to report a State prohibited weed or high-risk invasive animal, please contact Agriculture Victoria Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

Under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act), as a private landowner you have a legal responsibility to control weeds on your property. You must take reasonable steps to remove regionally prohibited weeds and to prevent the growth and spread of regionally controlled weeds on any land owned by you. More information on the Legal responsibilities for managing invasive species can be found here.