LANDHOLDERS are encouraged to register their interest for the spring 2017 aerial weed spraying program being conducted by Upper Macquarie County Council.
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Upper Macquarie County Council is the control authority for weeds biosecurity threats (noxious weeds) in the Oberon Council, Bathurst Regional Council, Blayney Shire Council and Lithgow City Council areas.
“Upper Macquarie County Council undertakes two aerial spraying campaigns annually,” Upper Macquarie County Council chairman Geoff Braddon said.
“The second and biggest is the spring program starting in September and I would encourage landholders to register now for the program.
“In the autumn program we sprayed almost 2000 hectares, targeting more than 1900 hectares affected by serrated tussock and blackberry.
“Council normally conducts two aerial spraying programs a year and the spring program is usually the biggest.”
For more information on noxious weeds, visit umcc.nsw.gov.au