Coorong Pests & Weeds Drought Project
This project is funded by the Australian Government under the Communities Combating Pests and Weed Impacts During Drought Program.
Funding Available:
- African Boxthorn
- African Lovegrass
- Silverleaf Nightshade Control
The Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan has Australian Government funding available for land managers to carry out African Boxthorn, African Lovegrass & Silverleaf Nightshade Control.
This funding is targeted across the Coorong District Council area. Up to 50% of the cost of control is eligible up to a total of $2000.
Apply now before the funding runs out!
Weed control can be carried out by using your own equipment or by engaging a contractor. Funding will be allocated on a first come first served basis, and in line with the funding conditions outlined below. Works must be completed and inspected by 1st of November 2021.
Please click on the links below to access;
If you have any further questions about applying for this funding after reading this information;
Email: sblight@coorong.sa.gov.au
Or please contact a member of the Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan Team on 1300 785 277.
Sources of weed control information
To access up to date information on weed control methods please click here.
This will take you to the 'Weed Control Handbook for Declared Plants in South Australia' - July 2018 Edition
| African Boxthorn | Page 24 |
| African Lovegrass | Page 27 |
| Silverleaf Nightshade | Page 113 |
For more in depth information about Silverleaf Nightshade best practice management please click here.
For the latest Fact Sheet on African Lovegrass Control please click here
For further technical information please contact your local Landscapes Officer
Murraylands and Riverland Landscapes Board
| Bec Gould | M: 0428 541 183 |
| E: bec.gould@sa.gov.au | |
| Steve Baltussen | M: 0427 808 205 |
| E: steve.baltussen@sa.gov.au |
Limestone Coast Landscapes Board
| Kym Haebich | M: 0408 811 392 |
| E: kym.haebich@sa.gov.au |
Funding Available:
Fox and Rabbit Control Workshops and Funding Support Available
Fox and Rabbit Control Funding Support Available
Coorong District Council is offering 50% of the total cost of Rabbit Control works on private property including baiting, warren destruction and fumigation up to a maximum of $2000 per landholder.
*To access free Fox Off baits a Fox Control Workshop (see below) must be attended and an application form must be completed prior to attending the workshop.
Apply now before the funding runs out!
Rabbit Control activities can be carried out by using your own equipment or by engaging a contractor.
Funding will be allocated on a first come first served basis, and in line with the funding conditions outlined below.
Works must be completed and inspected by 1st of April 2020.
Please click on the links below to access;
If you have any further questions about applying for this funding after reading this information;
Email or text your questions to:
Mobile: 0447 900 001
