What are my legal responsibilities for weed control?
A ……………………Private landholders are responsible for control of Regionally Prohibited Weeds on private land but not on roadsides adjoining their property. Regionally Prohibited Weeds in the Maffra Foothills Area are: African Lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) Boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) Furze/Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus ) Prickly Pear (Opuntia stricta) Any sightings of these weeds should be reported to Rick Lawson at Maffra DPI on 5147 0851.