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Updated version of Councillors' HandbookThe NSW Government has recently updated the Noxious Weeds Handbook for Councils and Councillors. This publication assists councillors and senior staff in understanding their responsibilities in noxious weed management. It is available for download in sections or as a combined document. Download:Noxious Weeds Handbook for Councils and Councillors (external link opens in new window) |
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Noxious Weed Handbook For Councils And Councillors
The implementation of noxious weed management has been the responsibility of Local Government in NSW since 1906, providing continuity in weed management. In a state as large and diverse as NSW there is a great variation in weed species and their ability to impact on the local flora and agricultural industries. Continuity in weed management provides benefits for local communities. An informed council can make decisions on noxious weed priorities for its area and implement an appropriate control strategy. Councils are now cooperating with each other to produce regional weed management strategies to maximise coordination for the benefit of all concerned.
The NSW Government recently updated the Noxious Weeds Handbook for Councils and Councillors. This publication assists councillors and senior staff in understanding their responsibilities in noxious weed management. The handbook was developed at the request of Local Government after identifying a need for councillors and senior staff to improve their knowledge of the issues involved in noxious weed management.
The (updated) handbook covers the following topics:
- Overview of noxious weed management in NSW
- Who's who in noxious weed management
- Role of the Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee
- Noxious weeds control orders
- Responsibility of local government
- What is the role of council weeds staff
- Train your staff
- Planning for better weed management
- Common misconceptions in weed management
- Competencies required for weed control staff
- Seeking further information
The handbook has been supported by the NSW Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee and will be an important resource for facilitating effective partnerships and assisting councils to identify and prioritise weed management issues in their communities.
Introductory Weed Management Manual
An Introductory Weed Management Manual has been prepared by the Australian Government and Weeds CRC as a training aid for the use of private landholders, conservation groups, catchment management groups, local, state and territory governments and industry. It is an introductory guide for those with little experience with weed management, particularly environmental weeds. It will be of use to those who wish to develop their weed management knowledge and skills, and as an extension resource for those who need to develop the weed management capacity of others.
