Invasive Plant Species
Invasive plant species in our suburbs
(which we must remove)
The community cleaners are actively busy cleaning up the parks in our suburbs as well as maintaining them. This includes removing various category 1 invasive plant species, which, by law, must be controlled and wherever possible, removed and destroyed.
Each month we will highlight one category 1 invasive plant species that is common in our area and advice you of the most effective way to remove it.Â
We urge you to check your gardens for any species we list on our website and to please be responsible and remove these from your gardens no matter how pretty you may think they are.
What is an invasive plant?
Invasive plants are plants that have been introduced into new areas where they have colonised or invaded their new home, threatening biological diversity, ecosystems, habitats, water security and human wellbeing. Invasive species are controlled by the National Environmental Management & Biodiversity Act of 2004.
Top 7 category 1 invasive plant species in our gardens, parks and along our waterways.
Unripe seeds are poisonous. The hairy leaves and stems are a respiratory tract and skin irritant.
Fruit is poisonous.
All parts of the plant are poisonous.
All parts of the plant are poisonous.
The plant is poisonous and causes skin irritations.
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By restoring parks, cleaning streets, and removing invasive plants, we’re building a healthier, more beautiful environment for everyone.
