# Ecology 4.1d - Planting palette - Removal of environmental weeds
# Applies to
All subdivisions
# Relevant Victoria Planning Provisions
# Clause 56
# 56.05-1 Integrated urban landscape objectives (opens new window)
To protect and enhance native habitat and discourage the planting and spread of noxious weeds.
# Summary
# Better practice
Awarded where all environmental weeds — including weeds of national significance and declared noxious weeds — are actively managed or removed from the subdivision.
Note that under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act), landowners are legally required to manage declared noxious weeds. Applicants should also check for any relevant local laws that may apply in their council area.
Under the legislation, noxious weed means—
(a) a State prohibited weed; or (b) a regionally prohibited weed; or (c) a regionally controlled weed; or (d) a restricted weed;
# Documentation & evidence required
# Landscape Masterplan
- Areas for environmental weed removal marked on plans. Provide a statement from a qualified professional that identifies target species and proposed management and / or removal techniques, including whether supervised removal is required.