Date Time Council shows commitment to minimising invasive weed threat Regional Councils in NSW have responsibilities in relation to weeds. These include inspecting lands for high-risk weeds and seeking landowner compliance with the NSW Biosecurity Act. Councils are also required, as land managers, to control high-risk weeds on lands for which they are responsible. Snowy Monaro Regional Council engages local contractors to manage weeds on Council land. This helps prevent the establishment of new weeds and protects our region’s valued agricultural and environmental assets. Vehicles contribute to the spread of weeds and, excluding Crown and private roads, Council is responsible for the management of weeds on roadsides. In the 2021 financial year, Council spent in excess of $750,000 on roadside weed control efforts and $100,000 controlling weeds on community and operational lands. This effort equated to over 6720 hours of on-ground weed control.