High Priority Weeds

Council recognises that early detection of priority weeds is the most cost-effective way to manage weeds. With your help, we are targeting six Priority weeds that have the ability to significantly impact our bushlands and community. 

Should you spot any of the weeds below in public lands, please contact Council.

Image of Alligator Weed

Alligator Weed

  • Must not be imported into NSW or sold
  • Must be continuously suppressed where practical
  • Notify Council of any new infestations of this priority weed

Impact: Alligator weed is a potentially devastating weed that grows in water and on land, affecting both waterways and floodplain areas.

Image of Boneseed Boneseed

  • Must not be imported into NSW or sold
  • 'Control Order' which means that everyone in the state must work together to prevent the spread of Boneseed.
  • Notify Council immediately of any new infestations

Impact: Boneseed is an erect, perennial shrub that has the ability to aggressively invade native bushland in Australia. Its vigorous growth and ability to regenerate and spread quickly in disturbed situations, such as fire or clearing, allows it to outcompete native species. It is also a threat to a number of significant rare or threatened species.

Frogbit Frogbit

  • Prohibited matter - must not be imported or sold in the whole state of NSW.
  • Report any sightings of this weed immediately to Council

ImpactFrogbit is a floating aquatic weed that can very quickly develop into mats of runners, and invade and smoother waterways. It is often kept and traded for use in fish ponds, aquariums and water features.

Image of Pampas Grass Pampas Grass

  • Not to be sold in NSW

Impact: Pampas grass competes with native vegetation and is a fire hazard.

Primrose Willow

Primrose Willow

  • Not to be sold in NSW

Impact: This fast-growing shrub thrives in moist, wetland environments with the potential to choke waterways and dominate all aquatic vegetation within a short timeframe. Its dense stands can interfere with the natural flow of the waterway. The thick canopy reduces the amount of light entering the water and decreases water temperature. This ultimately affects the native aquatic flora and fauna communities.

Sicklethorn Asparagus Sicklethorn Asparagus

  • Not to be sold in NSW
  • Plant must be eradicated from the land 
  • Notify Council of any new infestations

Impact: Sicklethorn is a robust climber that can smoother native plants up to 6 m tall. It is an emerging environmental weed with potential to invade a wide range of coastal habitats and can expand into very large and continuous infestations.