Ipswich City Council

Conservation

Environmental Weeds

A weed can be defined as a plant growing in the wrong place. ICC is actively involved with environmental and declared weeds (or declared plants).

The existence of environmental weeds is one of the most important issues in the on-going protection and management of Ipswich City's natural resources. Environmental weeds interfere with the conservation, management, use and enjoyment of our bushland areas.

For information on ICC's Environmental Weed Control Rebate Program see application below.

For assistance with identifying possible environmental weeds contact the Queensland Herbarium Plant Identification and Advisory Service on (07) 3896 9318.

Declared Plants

The most common declared plants found within the City are African Boxthorn, Annual Ragweed, Bathurst Burr, Green Cestrum, Groundsel Bush, Noogoora Burr, Saffron Thistle, Star Burr and Thorn Apples.

Environmental Weed Control Rebate

What is the Purpose of the Environmental Weed Control Rebate?

The rebate's purpose is to assist landholders in the control of environmental weeds. The scheme is funded through the Ipswich Enviroplan which is an environmental initiative of the Ipswich City Council to ensure that residents continue to enjoy a quality lifestyle both now and in the future.

What Assistance is Available?

A 50% rebate for the cost to control environmental weeds on your own property, up to a maximum rebate of $400 per financial year (per property assessment).

A 100% rebate on the cost of herbicide only to control environmental weeds on Council owned land, up to a maximum of $400 per financial year.

All rebates must be approved by Council before work commences.

Approved works on private land may consist of:

the purchase of herbicide only,
the purchase of herbicide and the cost of contract labour to apply it,
the cost of poisoning, felling and/or chipping environmental weeds (including contract labour).
Assistance is only available for control of Category 1 and 2 environmental weeds excluding weed grasses.

Funding is limited and the scheme will cease when monies have been expended.

How do I Apply for The Environmental Weed Control Rebate?

Download and complete the Application Form and Withholding Tax Exemption form.

Environmental Weed Control Rebate Application Form (PDF, 1.4 mb)

Forward completed applications to:

Ipswich City Council
Health, Parks and Recreation Department,
PO Box 191,
IPSWICH QLD 4305

Applications including a contract labour portion should include at least two detailed written quotations.

How is the Rebate Paid?

Your application, complete with quotes, will be assessed, and you will be notified of the outcome of your application by mail. If approved, your letter of approval will specify the amount and type of herbicide approved for purchase. A rebate cheque will be posted to you on presentation of a detailed receipt for approved purchases.

Last Updated 16 Oct 2007 |

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