Weed management

Weed management program

The City is responsible for maintaining public open space inclusive of parks, gardens, road reserves, foreshore reserves, bushland reserves and undeveloped lands.

Weed control is undertaken to:

• Maintain the amenity of public open space
• Ensure the survival of desirable plant species to maintain biodiversity
• Maintain the aesthetics of the City to the standard the community expect
• Manage fire fuel loads.

The City utilises a range of treatment methods as part of a holistic and integrated approach to its weed management responsibilities. The selection of weed control is based on the target species, desired outcome and site location.

Treatment methods may include:

• Manual control by hand-pulling
• Suppression through mulching and planting
• Mechanical control such as mowing and slashing
• Chemical free control by hydro-thermal (steam)
• Chemical control (herbicide).

The City has a chemical reduction approach to weed management and is trialling alternative treatments to test effectiveness. If they are successful, they are integrated into the City’s weed management program.

More information and contact

For more information about tree and verge management, contact the City Parks and Landscape Team on 1300 MYFREO (1300 693 736) or email info@fremantle,wa.gov.au.