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Weeds designated as "prohibited noxious and noxious" under the Alberta Weed Control Act can spread rapidly and cause serious problems. Property owners are responsible for controlling these plants on their property.
No spray agreement |
A no spray area is a section of municipal road which would normally be maintained under the regular Roadside Vegetation Management Program, but it has been requested by the immediately adjacent landowner to not be sprayed. Once the Agreement is signed and in place, the County provides the owner with two signs to be mounted on stakes which are a minimum of five feet tall. These signs must be placed in a highly visible area as close as possible to the property line.
Participation (Before May 1)The no spray agreement is on an annual basis and must be completed each spring and returned, prior to May 1. By signing the agreement, you assume responsibility for all vegetation control in the designated area, including prohibited noxious and noxious weeds as listed in the Alberta Weed Control Act, along with grass, brush and sweet clover.InspectionIf an inspection by County staff is completed and the vegetation is found to be improperly managed by non-chemical means, we reserve the right to spray the affected area. The area requested not to be sprayed will be returned to the regular Roadside Vegetation Management Program. |
Roadside mowing program |
| Roadside mowing commences in June, weather permitting. Collector roads are given priority and are mowed more than once per season for safety considerations on high traffic roads. Please ensure that all signs without a permit are removed before June 1st. Parkland County will remove and dispose of any unpermitted signs that are left within the road allowance. |
Roadside vegetation control |
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Parkland County spot sprays roadsides and subdivisions between June and September. Spot herbicide applications and other integrated management practices will be used throughout the County to control weeds and brush.
Some of these herbicides have residual characteristics and it is advised against the use on any soil or plant material from the ditches or any County owned property. |
Subdivision weed control |
| Agricultural Services will spot spray ditches or reserves with a selective herbicide for species designated as prohibited noxious and noxious under the Weed Control Act. Residents are contacted prior to control within 150 meters of an occupied dwelling. The County uses an integrated approach which includes, chemical, mechanical, biological and hand removal control methods for invasive species. View subdivisions where weed control will take place this season. |
Weed inspection program |
Weed inspectors conduct random inspections and investigate complaints. Weed inspectors have the authority to enter private property without a landowner's permission to conduct inspections for prohibited noxious and noxious weeds. They may issue a notice for prohibted noxious and noxious weeds not being controlled.
Prohibited noxious weedsLandowners must destroy prohibited noxious weeds as soon as they are found. These weeds spread rapidly and are highly competitive. Weeds in this category are restricted to prevent establishment in Alberta.
Noxious weedsLandowners must control these weeds to prevent spreading and further establishment. Noxious weeds spread rapidly and cause severe crop losses and economic hardship.
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