Residents Spray Herbicide Use.
“I don’t see why they can plant and harvest trees by hand, but not spray by hand,” she said.
“I have no idea what impact it could have on my property and the waterways.”
Wylde Wisley, 4, and Eliza Walker, 2, carry signs of protest. Picture: JOHN RUSSELL
Wylde Wisley, 4, and Eliza Walker, 2, carry signs of protest. Picture: JOHN RUSSELL
The company said weather conditions had delayed spraying.
Company spokesman Lou Coutts said registered chemicals were used as directed by national authority, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. He said the company was using a helicopter due to the steep terrain.
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“The helicopter does not travel outside of our land with chemicals.”
Alpine councillor Kate Farrell said, at the least, she wanted more people notified.
https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/3019812/residents-spray-herbicides-use/