Cat’s Claw Creeper Biological Control Workshop - Hawkesbury River County Council

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Cat’s claw creeper biocontrol workshop flyer 25 October 2018

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6 days ago

WEED NOTIFICATION: Hawkesbury River County Council (HRCC) has recently spotted the Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) weed in Wallacia.

The Frogbit is an invasive aquatic weed that poses a threat to our waterway due to its fast-growing nature. It forms dense mats across the water’s surface and prevents native water plants from growing. It also reduces light, food and shelter for aquatic animals and fish.

You can identify Frogbit by its bright green leaves that are usually rounded at the tip and are 4cm across. The leaves are glossy on top. Its flowers are 13mm wide and are a white, greenish white or yellowish in colour.

Please keep an eye out for this weed in dams, waterways, ponds and water features.

If you think you have sighted this weed, please call HRCC on 4574 9600 or email inspections@hrcc.nsw.gov.au

Learn more about the Frogbit and ways you can identify it at fal.cn/3rZSX

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2 weeks ago

Earlier today, officers from NSW Police Drug & Firearms Squad gave an educational presentation to staff from various local councils in our region. The day was organised by HRCC due to the variety of property inspections we undertake and the situations we encounter.
Council staff were presented with a range of items and activities that may indicate criminal drug activity when undertaking property inspections. Discussions between officers and staff were valuable in knowledge sharing to ensure inspector safety and the well-being of the community.
The day was organised by HRCC, with support from Greater Sydney Local Land Services. A big thank you to our member councils and those who attended 🙌 Blacktown City Council Hawkesbury City Council The Hills Shire Council Penrith City Council
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4 weeks ago

Prickly pears (Opuntioid cacti), must not be sold, bought, traded or imported into NSW. This applies to all Opuntia species except for O. ficus indica and some other smooth varieties.
Prickly pears will invade natural areas where they multiply, restricting access to the land and posing a safety risk to humans, animals and wildlife.
Our team of inspectors regularly inspects markets and nurseries to ensure Opuntia are not being sold and our control team work to remove them from public areas.
For more information see:
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Any tips on how to tell the difference between the ones you can have and ones you can’t? Do you have to look up close to tell the difference?

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4 weeks ago

WEED NOTIFICATION: Hawkesbury River County Council (HRCC) has recently spotted the Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) weed in Wallacia.

The Frogbit is an invasive aquatic weed that poses a threat to our waterway due to its fast-growing nature. It forms dense mats across the water’s surface and prevents native water plants from growing. It also reduces light, food and shelter for aquatic animals and fish.

You can identify Frogbit by its bright green leaves that are usually rounded at the tip and are 4cm across. The leaves are glossy on top. Its flowers are 13mm wide and are a white, greenish white or yellowish in colour.

Please keep an eye out for this weed in dams, waterways, ponds and water features.

If you think you have sighted this weed, please call HRCC on 4574 9600 or email inspections@hrcc.nsw.gov.au

Learn more about the Frogbit and ways you can identify it at fal.cn/3rpcB

📸 HRCC.

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1 month ago

Bitou Bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata) was recently found in the Marsden Park and Prospect areas.
It forms dense thickets of itself and is notoriously invasive on our eastern coast. It is crucial that we prevent Bitou bush from establishing itself in our region. If you've seen Bitou bush please contact us at 4575 9600, or weeds@hrcc.nsw.gov.au.
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