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	ENVIRONMENT & WASTE VIEWING: HOME / ENVIRONMENT & WASTE / WEEDS Weeds A weed is an invasive plant that causes or has the potential to cause economic, social and/or environmental harm. Help Brisbane by eradicating invasive weeds in your garden. Cost of weeds Read about the environmental and community costs weeds cause. Weed identification Weed identification help. Weed control methods Seven detailed methods of weed control. Pest plant species declared by the state Information on the different classes of weed species banned by the Queensland Government. Weed species declared by Council Information on weed species banned by Council. Weed-related links Links to weed information including weed identification, research, management and photos. How weeds affect our wildlife How Brisbane's Richmond Birdwing Butterfly is threatened by a deadly vine. Weed fact sheets Weed management information for Brisbane residents including weed identification tools, costs, control methods, declared species and plans. Brisbane Invasive Species Management Plan Why Brisbane needs an Invasive Species Management Plan.	Green Heart home Water Bushland and waterways Gardening Weeds Cost of weeds Weed identification Weed control methods State declared pest plants Species declared by Council Useful links How weeds affect our wildlife Weed fact sheets Wildlife Air quality Rubbish bins Recycling Rubbish tips and collections Asbestos Litter prevention Illegal dumping Plans & projects Something need fixing? Take a photo using your mobile phone and send it to 0429 2 FIX IT (0429 234 948) Brisbane is big, so send a clear photo with the vital info to help us locate the problem. Maps A range of maps are available online: bikeways, walking trails, parks & gardens, ward boundaries, building & zoning and lots more. What's on Use our What's On guide to find events and activities in Brisbane.
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