Weeds are plants that grow in places where they don’t belong. Often they cause a problem to human health, agriculture and the environment. 

Weed Profiles

A full list of plants that are considered weeds by the NSW Department of Primary Industries can be viewed at NSW WeedWise. Some of these plants are regulated with a general biosecurity duty to prevent, eliminate or minimise any biosecurity risk they may pose under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

The Sydney Weeds Network have also published a handbook on environmental priority weeds to support the cut flower and foliage industry. 

Should you have any enquiries or would like to report a weed sighting in the Northern Beaches local government area, please contact invasivespecies@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au, or alternatively contact Council Customer Service on 1300 434 434 during normal business hours.