Key information
As part of the Good Neighbours Program, Western Local Land Services will provide direct support to help private and public landholders to control the invasive Boxing Glove cactus.
Project background
Boxing Glove cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata) has continued to spread across regions in Western NSW. Favourable conditions have made it difficult to manage infestations.
Several land holdings near Sturt National Park and the Tibooburra area have continued to see the weed spread. This threatens public spaces in the Tibooburra area and the environment within Sturt National Park.
Project delivery
The Boxing Glove Control project will commence in 2025.
Western Local Land Services will work with private and public landholders to control the cactus by:
- surveying the Tibooburra area to map cacti
- supporting local contractors with on-ground activities
- targeted treatment of sentinel cacti with cochineal to maximise impact
- holding community engagement and awareness activities
- providing of training and initial control support to landholders for ongoing activity.
Funding and partnerships
Partners working alongside Local Land Services include:
- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
- NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services
- Western Landcare NSW
- Local Control Authorities
- Public and private land managers
The Boxing Glove Control project is funded by the Good Neighbours Program as part of the NSW Government’s $10 million commitment to strengthening biosecurity in NSW.
For further information about the Good Neighbours Program, email
goodneighbours@lls.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 795 299.
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