Weed Control Panel

Overview Hepburn Shire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to form a panel for the treatment and management of environmental weeds across Council-managed roadsides, reserves and other identified areas. Scope The scope includes: Treatment of woody weeds across Council-managed roadsides, reserves and other identified areas Treatment of scrambling species Treatment of herbaceous weeds Treatment of invasive grasses Adjustment of treatment methods to suit individual weed species, active growth periods, infestation levels and site conditions Carrying out works carefully to minimise impacts on surrounding native vegetation and environmental values, including in areas containing remnant native vegetation of moderate to high environmental value Treatment of regionally controlled and State-controlled weeds, Weeds of National Significance (WoNS), and weeds listed under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, in line with Council's general prioritisation Treatment of other environmental weeds not listed under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 where required, including invasive non-indigenous native species such as Sallow Wattle and Cootamundra Wattle Contractor Requirements Contractors must be suitably qualified and experienced in the treatment and management of environmental weeds