Due to the exceptionally dry weather conditions, the start of the Upper Macquarie County Council autumn aerial weed spraying program has been delayed.
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The Upper Macquarie County Council conducts two aerial spraying campaigns each year in autumn and spring. These programs primarily target weeds such as blackberry and serrated tussock.
“It is unfortunate that we currently have a long spell of dry weather,” Upper Macquarie County Council chairman, Cr Iain North, said.
“With the dry weather the target weeds go into a dormancy state so the benefits of spraying are lessened at this time.
“In addition to this there are other concerns to spraying at present including good water for the spraying process plus the impact that the clearing of the weeds will have on all vegetation cover and soil condition.
“We are hoping for a change in conditions over the next couple of weeks that will bring about better conditions for the aerial spraying program to commence.”
Landholders who wish to register or get more information about the spraying program are asked to contact the UMCC office on 6338 2875.
