FAQs
- Treatment Schedule - July 2025: The City of Hobart will coordinate with property owners to schedule the crack willow weed treatment. This involves chemical treatment with minimal impact, taking 5-10 minutes per tree.
- Removing Crack Willow Weed - October 2025: Contractors will safely remove the treated crack willow weeds.
- Re-vegetation - October 2025: New plants will be planted to replace the removed crack willow weeds.
- Follow-up - November 2025: The City of Hobart team will contact property owners to gather feedback and address any questions or concerns.
What is the Sandy Bay Crack Willow Weed Removal Project?
The City of Hobart has initiated a three-year project to eliminate the invasive crack willow (Salix fragilis) from Hobart's rivulets and catchments. This project aims to restore our waterways and reduce flood risks.
Why does the Crack Willow Weed need to be removed?
Crack willow chokes inland waterways, forming dense thickets that lead to flooding and bank erosion. It also displaces native vegetation, reduces oxygen levels for aquatic wildlife, and hinders platypus from foraging and burrowing.
How, and when, will it be removed?
How will I be affected?
You have received a letter regarding the removal of crack willow weeds on your property. Throughout July, contractors will be removing these weeds safely.