January 8, 2013
South Burnett Regional Council has extended funding to help landowners combat the spread of African boxthorn.
Natural Resources and Parks spokesperson Cr Kathy Duff said Council has extended the opportunity for landowners to access up to $2000 worth of treatment or herbicide to rid the region of this weed.
“Even if the landholder has a small patch of boxthorn they could still be eligible for assistance and I would encourage all residents to apply before January 25,” she said.
“We have received 35 applications this year and still have some funds left to assist more land owners in the South Burnett.”
African boxthorn is a spiny shrub from South Africa which was introduced to Australia in the mid-1800s as a hedge plant.
It has since spread into pastures, roadside, railways and waterways. It is a Class 2 declared pest plant.
“It is a requirement under the Land Protection Management Act that landholders control this weed, so this funding will assist ratepayers in adhering to the Act,” Cr Duff said.
“The program offers landholders a range of options including access to spray equipment, treatment advice and help to develop a Sustainable Land Management Plan, mapping and identification of the weed.”
Interested landholders should contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 by January 25.
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