Free Woody Weed Training Coming To Mackay

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Landholders, environmental groups and community members are invited to learn the latest techniques for tackling invasive woody weeds at a series of free training sessions across the Mackay region later this month.

Hosted by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (Central Queensland), the workshops will feature leading woody weed expert Dr Vic Galea from the University of Queensland, who has spent more than two decades researching and developing effective weed control methods.

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Participants will learn about biological and chemical control options, including stem-implanted capsules designed to target invasive species while reducing chemical handling and environmental impacts compared to traditional spraying methods.

The training will focus on the identification and eradication of problem species including rubbervine, parkinsonia, prickly acacia, mimosa pigra, chinese apple, cats claw creeper and leucaena.

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Each session will include a 90-minute presentation followed by a practical field component, with attendees gaining hands-on experience using the specialised techniques and equipment.

Training sessions will be held at Yalboroo Community Hall on the 22^nd of June, the Ted Malone Rural Skills Centre in Sarina on the 23^rd of June, and Mackay Canegrowers on Wood Street on the 24^th of June.

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The free sessions are open to landholders, Landcare groups, council and Parks and Wildlife staff, and anyone interested in weed management. Registrations of interest close on the 15^th of June.

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