Are weed species not yet listed as a Weed of National Significance eligible for Caring for our Country funding?
Under ‘Reducing the impact of invasive species’, Caring for our Country investment is specifically targeting the nationally-agreed Weeds of National Significance. Weeds of National Significance Control of other weed species can form part of a project addressing other targets under priorities for investment e.g. Protecting Ramsar wetlands, but the proponent will need to provide evidence that the weed impacts on one or more species and communities listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 in a particular area as part of their proposal. They will also be required to demonstrate how their project will assist in the rehabilitation of these species and/or communities through a long-term commitment to control the weeds in the area.
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