WESTERN Local Land Services have started ground works, alongside local landholders, on weed control in the Far West.
This is after a survey to determine the presence, spread and density of four priority weeds – Jumping Cholla, Boxing Glove Cactus, Hudson Pear and Mesquite.
Western Local Land Services has worked with landholders to undertake strategic weed control activities on a number of properties with heavy Mesquite infestations.
Further weed control works with landholders is planned on properties in the coming months.
Western Local Land Services general manager, Erlina St Vincent, said delivering on-ground works will have positive outcomes.
“Weeds are a significant issue for many landholders in the Far West so opportunities like this to undertake targeted on-ground works provides valuable support,” Ms St Vincent said.
“In addition to the on-ground works the data collected through the survey can be used to help inform future weed control projects and activities, as well as advocate for further funding for on-ground works.”
These works will go hand in hand with a recent call out from a local landholder to report any sightings of these weeds.
The Pastoralists Association of West Darling (PAWD) and Broken Hill City Council, along with landholder John Lawrence, are urging people to report problem cacti in the city.
The targeted cactus species are Hudson Pear, Jumping Cholla, Boxing Glove and Devil’s Rope.
They are very invasive and can spread through outlying properties and regeneration areas.
Locals were also encouraged to keep an eye out for mesquite bushes.
Landholders wanting further information about managing weeds on their property should speak with their Local Control Authority, by contacting their local shire Council.
For further information about identifying priority weeds in their area, landholders should visit the NSW Weed Wise website via https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au
