RIVERLAND property owners needing assistance to manage weed infestations caused by flooding have been encouraged to contact the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board (MRLB). 

MRLB district manager Casey Henderson said expertise in identifying and controlling weeds, control equipment and herbicides could be provided to landowners.  

“Our experienced team of district officers can help to correctly identify weed species, and provide advice on the best control strategies available,” Ms Henderson said. 

“We are also able to loan weed control equipment and provide herbicides at no cost to landholders to assist them to undertake control works on priority weed species.

“In certain circumstances we can organise for weed control to be undertaken by a district officer or contractor without charge to the landholder.”

Ms Henderson said she expected wet conditions, following the Murray River flood event, to increase the number of weed infestations in the region.  

“It is inevitable that weeds will germinate in the land alongside the river and backwater channels as floodwaters subside,” she said.  

“Weed species may emerge in areas where they haven’t before been seen.

“As with all weeds, proactive, early management will gain the best outcomes for landholders and the environment.

“Early management will also help to reduce the seed bank so future incursions are minimised.”

Further information and advice is available by contacting the MRLB Berri office on 8580 1800.