Landholders urged to treat, report invasive weed outbreaks

Toowoomba Region landholders and residents are being urged to remain vigilant for outbreaks of invasive weeds following recent widespread rain.

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Parks and Recreation Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said recent rain and warm summer temperatures provided perfect conditions for invasive weeds to spread in paddocks, backyards and catchments across the Region.

Cr McMahon said seeds from invasive plants that were introduced during the recent drought in fodder supplies or had been brought to life during the recent rain and warm weather after being dormant in the ground.

“The current conditions are aiding the germination of weeds such as Chilean Needle Grass, Giant Rat’s Tail Grass and Parthenium. This is occurring on a scale not seen for several years,” Cr McMahon said.

“The threat is further compounded by heavy rainfall causing water movement that aids the dispersion of pest plants along normally dry drainage lines.

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