Shire seeks feedback from landholders on biosecurity issues
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Balonne Shire Council will host five workshops in November with landholders to discuss biosecurity priorities and issues.
Mayor Richard Marsh said that under State legislation all Councils must have a biosecurity plan, and all land holders had a duty, to protect against the entry and spread of pests and diseases.
“It is vital Council puts in place strategies to protect our producers from invasive pests and plants as agriculture is a primary pillar of the Shire’s economy,” he said.
“This plan will also include the provision of Council’s five-year plan for wild dogs.
“I would urge all landholders to attend one of the five workshops and provide us with any useful information and input such as priority pests, strategies, effective control methods, and their current efforts.”
The Balonne Shire Biosecurity Plan 2018 Workshops will be held:
Monday 19 November - 3pm at Australian Hotel, St George Tuesday 20 November - 11am at Boolba QCWA and 4pm at Bollon Hotel Thursday 22 November - 4pm at Dirranbandi Hotel & Motel (Old Moey) Friday 23 November - 3pm at Francis Hotel, ThallonPlease RSVP to Karl Hempstead on 0429 208 861 by Wednesday 14 November to assist barbecue catering purposes.