Boneseed is a declared weed under the Tasmanian Biosecurity Act 2019 and is listed as a Priority 3 weed in the Huon Valley. In our region, management efforts are focused on containing the main infestation between Cygnet and Huonville, while aiming to eradicate any smaller, outlying populations. Why is boneseed a problem? Boneseed is recognised nationally as a Weed of National…
The Huon Valley is gearing up for warmer weather, and with that comes the important task of keeping our roadsides safe, tidy, and fire-ready. From 22 September,Council will begin its annual Roadside Spray Program (weather permitting) to help control weeds and long grass along our road verges. With over 500km or rural roads, managing roadside vegetation is an…
Last month, Huon Island has taken an important step toward regeneration thanks to the efforts of dedicated Friends of Huon Island Landcare volunteers, supported by a Huon Valley Council Natural Resource Management Environment Grant. The project is part of an ongoing commitment to restore native vegetation and protect the island’s unique environment. For the volunteers,…
Huon Valley residents came together on Sunday 10 August to explore the findings of our recent community waste survey and discover new ways to tackle waste in our region. The community event provided an opportunity for residents to dive into the survey results and understand what they mean for our local area – particularly organic…
Huon Valley Council is seeking community feedback on a new assessment tool to help Community self-assess where more homes could potentially be built, and develop clear Planning Scheme amendment applications in Rural Living Zones. Council undertook a study of Rural Living land in response to community calls for more housing options in Rural Living areas…
The Huon Valley community is invited to attend an upcoming information session where .ID consultants will share insights and results from the recently completed Community Views Survey. The session will reveal what matters most to local residents and how their feedback will shape future Council decisions to enhance quality of life in the region. The…
