Weeds to Natives Program
Council is offering residents a FREE opportunity to replace backyard weed trees like African Olive, Small-leaf, and Broad-leaf Privet with native, bird-friendly alternatives.
This initiative aims to educate the community on weed issues, raise awareness and promote the safe and responsible removal of invasive species.
Residents can choose from a diverse selection of native plants available at the Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery. Simply bring in before and after photos of your treated weeds, and we’ll exchange them for eco-friendly native plants.
Conditions Apply
- Weed trees must be 2m or taller.
- Maximum of 20 native trees per landholder each quarter.
- Dispose of weeds via green waste bin, or for wood chipping, stumps must be under 400mm thick and 1m in length.
Weed Control & Native Planting Resources
Weeds to Native Introduction
Introducing Nursery Species
Olive ID and Control
Privet ID and Control
Wollondilly Shire Council acknowledges the Dharawal and Gundungurra peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, honouring their enduring cultural and spiritual connection to Country and recognising their ongoing contribution to the Shire.
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