Weeds Inspections in Burragate

May 30, 2008: Inspections for noxious weeds in the Burragate area will begin on June 6.

Bega Valley Shire Council weeds officer Greg Madden plans to inspect properties in the area and take whatever actions are necessary to assist landholders and ensure that weed control works are carried out.

"While I will be looking for any noxious weeds, I will be targeting serrated tussock, African lovegrass and fireweed," Mr Madden said.

"Both African lovegrass and fireweed are recent arrivals in the Burragate area.

"We want to work with local landholders and Towamba Landcare to ensure they don’t become established

"Serrated tussock has been in the area for some years but the efforts of locals have reduced the density and extent and we want to see it fully controlled."

Weeds manager, Ann Herbert said Council hac been working with the Landcare group over recent years and hac formed a good working partnership that benefited the whole community.

"Our roadside and Crown Lands weed management programs complement private work on properties in the area," she said.

"The benefits of such a relationship can be clearly seen in a general reduction in weeds but success requires all local landholders to keep on top of weeds."