Free Cat’s Claw Creeper Workshops to Help Protect Native Vegetation

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Published
19th March 2025

Gympie Regional Council is offering free workshops to help residents manage and control Cat’s Claw Creeper, a highly invasive vine that poses a serious threat to native vegetation. 

Cat’s Claw Creeper rapidly spreads, overtaking trees, overwhelming bushland, and inhibiting the growth of native plant species. Effective management is crucial to preserving the region’s natural environment. 

Gympie Regional Council Mayor Glen Hartwig emphasised the importance of community involvement in tackling invasive species. 

“Cat’s Claw Creeper can cause significant damage to our native ecosystems if left uncontrolled,” Cr. Hartwig said.  

“These workshops will provide practical solutions, from identification and manual removal to herbicide use and biological control methods.  

“By learning how to identify and manage this invasive plant, residents can play a key role in protecting our environment for future generations. 

”I want to thank Council’s Biosecurity team for their dedication to managing invasive weeds and pest animals and for providing these important education programs to our community.” 

Workshop Details: 

  • Saturday, 22 March – Cobb and Co Nine Mile Camping Grounds, Tandur, 9 AM – 11 AM 

  • Wednesday, 26 March – Cobb and Co Nine Mile Camping Grounds, Tandur, 9 AM – 11 AM 

Lunch is provided. 

Funded by the Queensland Government as part of the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative. 

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GympieRegionalCouncil2/CatsClawCreeperWorkshopRegistrationForm