Cat’s Claw Creeper, the invasive weed which has infested Three Moon and Monal Creek tributaries of the Burnett River, will be heading for eradication thanks to the Queensland Government’s Everyone’s Environment grants.
Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said the North Burnett Landcare Group would receive $87,929 to investigate a long term management program to reduce the impact of Cat’s Claw Creeper (CCC) in the creek systems.
“Rural landholders and communities near the headwaters of the Burnett River will be involved in a strategic plan to reduce the spread and ongoing impact of weeds on important vegetation on the land adjoining waterways,” Mr Bennett said.
“This funding will help North Burnett Landcare implement an education program to improve the community’s awareness, knowledge and understanding of the impacts of CCC.
“This means isolated outbreaks of CCC can be identified and areas which are not infested can be kept free of the weed.
“By removing weeds such as CCC from the land adjoining the waterways, landholders will improve the biodiversity values of vegetation, reduce erosion and support healthy riparian ecosystems.”
Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell said Everyone’s Environment grants would provide $12 million in funding to practical environmental projects over the next three years.
“More than $1.6million has been allocated in this phase of the grants program, with $3million committed to projects across the state in Round One.”
Applications for Round Two of the grants will be called in the middle of this year.