State Priority Weeds

State Priority Weed Objective: Prevention

The following Prohibited Matter weeds are from entering have severe consequences with or possess Prohibited Matter weeds. notify Snowy Monaro Regional Council on

Extreme (Orange) – Take action now to protect life ad property forestry , & fishing – 10.0%

• Catastrophic (Red) – For your survival, leave bush fire risk areas

8.7% and Social Assistance – 7.7%

National Economics Modelled series (NIEIR) 2021/21

2019/20 visitor nights: 249,035 visitor nights: 2,202,855 trips: 396,164

Fire danger ratings are used to communicate the consequences of a fire, if one was to start. On days when there is minimal risk, ‘No rating’ will be used.

Centre services provided by Council, Snowy Hydro and Wildlife Service of the region’s land is used for primary cattle, sheep, timber & small scale producers.

The AFDRS development has been led by the NSW Government through the NSW Rural Fire Service, with the support of AFAC (Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council) and the Bureau of Meteorology. The project was jointly funded by States/Territories and the Commonwealth government.

RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers said the new system will provide clearer advice to the community.

“Across Australia, we have seen the devastating impact that fires can have on communities, and the new fire danger rating system will give people living, working and travelling in bush fire prone areas clearer and more accurate information about the risk they face.

“The new ratings will be displayed in communities across the country such as on websites, smartphone apps, social media and on roadside signs”.

AFAC Chief Executive Officer Rob Webb said the delivery of the AFDRS is the result of extensive collaboration, development and testing.

“The new system is a nationally significant project, using the expertise in fire and emergency services across the country.

“For the community, this collaboration means no matter where you live or travel across Australia, you’ll see and hear the same descriptions around fire risk, and know what to do.”

Director General Emergency Management Australia Joe Buffone said the Australian Government is committed to helping communities to be better prepared for future bushfire emergencies through initiatives like the new AFDRS.

NSW and Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional the north, Eurobodalla Shire and Bega the east, Victorian border in the south, Valleys Council area in the west. provided to the community recycling; road, traffic and maintenance; care; youth services; parks and recreation;

Broomrapes

Oxygen weed

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

Spongeplant

Limnobium

Sticky nightshade

Solanum sisymbriifolium

Other State or Regional priority weeds

The weeds listed below also pose a significant risk to the Snowy Monaro Region and must be eliminated if detected.

These weeds are regulated under various provisions of the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015. There are strict requirements to notify Council of their presence if found or suspected, and to implement the prescribed weed control measures.

If you become aware of or suspect the presence of these weeds you must immediately notify Snowy Monaro Regional Council on 1300 345 345.

For more information and assistance, call Council’s Biosecurity team on 1300 345 345

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