Weed control
Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (09:46): Following the recent rains, blackberries have run rampant, taking hold on many roadsides, native forests, parks and gardens. While landholders conduct regular spraying, not enough is being done by government agencies, and this needs to change. Holly is causing considerable grief, particularly around the walking trails of Maroondah Reservoir Park, which I walked recently. It is spreading rapidly, invading bushland and preventing native flora from taking hold. In some places trees are a couple of metres high. Several years ago Parks Victoria worked to tackle this issue, and I am requesting that they again undertake works to remove this stubborn weed before it becomes too difficult.