Jamie Dixon-Keay, Senior Biosecurity Officer for BVSC

In an effort to support rural landholders who have been impacted by the fire events over summer, Council has secured grant funds through the NSW DPI South East Regional Weeds Program for weed control vouchers to assist in the control of priority weed species within the Bega Valley Shire. These include African lovegrass, Serrated tussock, St John’s Wort, Blackberry and other weeds. Visit Council’s website for a full list of the Priority Weeds Species for the South East.

Council is able to visit to provide professional advice on best practice weed control techniques, mapping of the property for any weeds that may be present and also may be able to offer on the spot practical controls. The visits will also increase awareness of new weeds that may have entered the Bega Valley with donated feed and fodder after the fires.

A voucher of either $100 or $250 may be available to landholders to assist with weed control resources such as herbicide, tools and Personal Protective Equipment when redeemed at any of the local Agricultural suppliers listed on the vouchers. The level of support provided will be based on the impact of weeds onsite, as well as the size, tenure and current use of the property. Residents affected by the Tathra and Yankee’s Gap fires of 2018 are also eligible for assistance.

To access this support please contact Council’s Biosecurity Officers on 6499 2222 to organise a property visit.