Central Land Council
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CLC Press Releases
- 18 December 2008
- Senate see sense over waste dump ›› more
- 28 October 2008
- Devils Marbles handed back to traditional owners ›› more
- 27 October 2008
- Tanami Regional Partnership Agreement ›› more
- 27 October 2008
- Warlpiri use royalties to build Yuendumu Pool ›› more
- 15 October 2008
- Minister looks for distraction ›› more
- 14 October 2008
- CLC response to NTER review ›› more
- 14 August 2008 2008
- Communities have their say on intervention ›› more
- 31 July 2008 2008
- Fairfax news in bad taste ›› more
- 24 July 2008 2008
- election: accountability needed ›› more
- 17 July 2008 2008
- Royal commission needed into NT funding ›› more
- 11 July 2008 2008
- Simpson Desert: the last land rights claim under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act ›› more
- 8 July 2008 2008
- Sacred site damage at Wilora ›› more
- 30 May 2008
- Seal the Mereenie Loop Road Now ›› more
- 27 May 2008
- Angela Pamela Negotiations ›› more
- 9 May 2008
- Angela Pamela and the native title process ›› more
- 18 February 2008
- Coalition should support permit system ›› more
- 15 February 2008
- Politicians threaten to derail fresh start ›› more
- 22 January 2008
- Police ignorance upsets Lajamanu community ›› more
- 26 November 2007
- Optimism for a fresh consensual approach on Aboriginal affairs ›› more
- 21 November 2007
- Concerns over Central Petroleum tactics ›› more
Weed Management
Invasive weeds are to be found in a range of circumstances across Aboriginal land in the CLC region including in and around communities, along water courses and in areas of high human and animal traffic.
The CLC has a vital role to play as an active participant in the management of weeds on Aboriginal land and adjoining areas in central Australia.
Land Management staff performed a number of roles in alerting traditional owners to the current extent and potential impact of noxious weeds on their land, liaising with government and other bodies involved in weed control and eradication and facilitating on-ground Aboriginal participation in weed management programs.
Weed Equipment Library
In the past, a number of projects have been attempted where equipment is purchased for control of declared weeds on aboriginal lands. This has been supported by training and assistance to use the equipment so effective weed control can be achieved. Other programs have involved the DPI&F weeds branch carrying out work on aboriginal lands but due to the lack of equipment, involvement from traditional owners and community members has been limited.
The equipment has been funded by the ILC and consists of quad bikes and herbicide spray-packs to be made available to those communities wanting to undertake weed control work on their own land. Access to and maintenance of the equipment is co-managed by the CLC Land Management section and the Department of Business, Industry, Research and Development (DBIRD) with the latter assisting with on-site supervision and competency-based training in weed control methods. The equipment is an actively utilised facility generating increasing interest among Aboriginal communities in the region.
Current Projects
Primary and follow-up use by community-based CDEP groups for the removal of Athel Pine a weed of national significance in the Finke River system and Jay Creek. Parkinsonia and Rubber Tree control along the Sandover River within the Angarapa Aboriginal Land Trust to the northeast of Alice Springs.