Weed Management Strategy

The Shire of Broome (the Shire) Weed Management Strategy provides the framework for best practice weed management within the Shire. The Strategy aims to protect the environment, economy, community and industry from the adverse impacts of weeds. The strategy will guide weed management funding, planning, monitoring and control.

The strategy focuses on the eradication of weeds whilst outlining a Shire wide approach to achieving the following objectives:

• Providing leadership and resourcing to prevent the introduction, spread and establishment of weeds. Reviewing, and promoting current best practice methods for ongoing weed control.
• Reviewing responsibilities of stakeholders in weed management.
• Increasing community awareness and education.
• Facilitating community involvement in weed management.