Cr Kathy Duff - Natural Resources Portfolio Report - 15 February 2017
Weed control Parthenium inspections and treatment of Water Hyacinth and Salvinia have commenced at Barambah Creek. Contractors have completed Lantana treatment at Haly Creek, Kumbia, Kingaroy & Wo
Weed control
Parthenium inspections and treatment of Water Hyacinth and Salvinia have commenced at Barambah Creek. Contractors have completed Lantana treatment at Haly Creek, Kumbia, Kingaroy & Wooroolin. Mother of Millions has been treated at Carroll Nature Area.
African Boxthorn Program
Council has completed a coordinated African Boxthorn treatment program across 55 properties, in partnership with 32 landholders. Treatment was undertaken by Council contractors and landholders.
Wandering livestock
Stock route and pest management staff attended two reports of wandering horses in the Nanango town area, one bull in Wondai, 14 head of cattle in the Haly creek area and 5 cattle at Fairdale.
Feral animal programs
Authorised officers assisted landholders with pig baiting programs in Maidenwell and Corndale and wild dog baiting programs in Hivesville. Wild dog traps were loaned to landholders in Wondai.