Media Release

25 October 2010
Fire recovery weed control works commence
The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is preparing to undertake a second
and final season of weed control along all major waterways burnt in the February 2009 fires.
Utilising Federal funding through Caring for Our Country, the Goulburn Broken CMA will employ
contractors to control re-emerging weeds on all major waterways for two seasons.

Mark Turner, River Health Implementation Manager said, “The Goulburn Broken CMA achieved
great results with the contractors employed last summer to control priority weeds along waterways.
The re-emergence of blackberry, broome and willow was widespread so the opportunity for a
follow-up season of weed control is terrific, enabling the weeds to be reduced to levels for
landholders to manage into the future.”

“We would also like to thank landholders of both public and private land for their ongoing
cooperation and commitment to controlling these weeds along our precious waterways.”

Work is expected to begin on the Steavenson River, Acheron River and the Dabyminga Creek in the
week commencing the 8th of November 2010. Landholders adjoining the Steavenson River, Acheron
River and the Dabyminga Creek have been sent notification of the proposed weed control and
similar to last year landholders are asked to contact Goulburn Broken CMA staff in the Yea office on
5736 0100 to discuss any issues regarding access or works proposed.

The Goulburn Broken CMA is also offering landholders along burnt waterways financial assistance
with streamside fencing to protect and enhance riparian vegetation. Interested landholders are
encouraged to contact the Goulburn Broken CMA to obtain grant support or further information.
Standard grants still apply for landholders along unburnt waterways.

For more information regarding the fire recovery weed control along waterways please contact
Goulburn Broken CMA on 03 5736 0100.

RELEASE ENDS

For further information please contact:

Amanda McClaren
Communications and Marketing Manager
t: 03 5820 1117 / 0459 023 640 e: amandam@gbcma.vic.gov.au
 Weed control works along fire affected waterways, Photo Goulburn Broken CMA

For further information please contact:

Amanda McClaren
Communications and Marketing Manager
t: 03 5820 1117 / 0459 023 640 e: amandam@gbcma.vic.gov.au