Good Neighbours: Tackling Weeds Together
Holbrook Landcare Network bringing neighbours and land managers together to coordinate weed management across the Tumbarumba district.
Capacity building - LEP_23-020_LLC13
The issue
Invasive weeds such as Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) and blackberry are spreading across the Upper Murray and Tumbarumba districts, threatening agricultural productivity, biodiversity and waterway health. These weeds move easily across property boundaries, yet management responsibilities are shared between many land managers—including farmers, Snowy Valleys Council, Forestry Corporation, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Local Land Services.
Without coordination, weed control efforts can be inconsistent, allowing infestations to persist and spread across the landscape.
The solution
The Good Neighbors Program brought agencies, landholders and community groups together to address local weed issues in the Tumbarumba district. Participants gained a better understanding of priority weeds, particularly oxeye daisy, and the value of working together across property boundaries. The program helped develop a Version 1 Weed Management Plan, increased community knowledge and skills, and strengthened the region's capacity to identify and manage weed threats through coordinated action.
The impact
The program strengthened relationships between agencies, landholders and community groups across the Tumbarumba district. Participants gained a better understanding of priority weed threats and the importance of working together across neighboring properties and public land. The workshops increased awareness of weed management responsibilities and helped develop a locally informed weed management plan. As a result, the community is better equipped to identify and respond to emerging weed threats and support coordinated weed control across Tumbarumba
Learnings
Weeds do not respect property boundaries, making collaboration between neighbours and land managers essential. The Good Neighbours workshop created a rare opportunity for open discussion between landholders and agencies, helping build trust and strengthen relationships across the region. Participants gained a clearer understanding of each organisation’s roles and responsibilities, while sharing local knowledge about emerging weed threats.
Priority Weed Focus: Ox-eye Daisy in the Tumbarumba District
Ox-eye daisy is emerging as a major weed threat across the Tumbarumba district. The Good Neighbours Program is helping landholders and agencies work together to slow its spread through coordinated, landscape-scale action.
Key facts
- 21 land managers and agencies participated in the Tumbarumba workshop
- Collaboration between NPWS, Forestry NSW, Murray Local Land Services and landholders
- Priority weed focus on Oxeye Daisy across the district
- Building the foundation for coordinated landscape-scale weed management