Notice to residents and property owners regarding noxious weeds

Wild parsnip is on the list of noxious weeds that must be destroyed by Renfrew County residents prior to June 20, 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The main purpose of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture. This Act excludes lawns, gardens and private areas for personal enjoyment and leisure.

Under the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 13, 16, 18 and 23, you are requested to destroy all noxious weeds and weed seeds on your property by June 20, 2025 and throughout the season. Sections 3, 13, 16, 18 and 23 do not apply to noxious weeds that are far enough away from any land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, as they do not interfere with that use.

After June 20, 2025, the County of Renfrew Weed Inspector may enter upon the said lands and may cause any noxious weeds discovered to be destroyed, charging the cost against the land, as set out in the Act.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE NOXIOUS WEEDS:

1. Common Barberry 10. European Buckthorn 18. Colt’s-foot
2. Dodder spp. 11. Dog-Strangling Vine-Black 19. Giant Hogweed
3. Wild Parsnip 12. Poison-ivy 20. Tansy Ragwort
4. Cypress Spurge 13. Bull Thistle 21. Serrated Tussock
5. Smooth Bedstraw 14. Wild Chervil 22. Common Crupina
6. Dog-Strangling Vine 15. Jointed Goatgrass 23. Knapweed spp.
7. Poison Hemlock 16. Ragweed spp. 24. Sow-Thistle spp.
8. Leafy Spurge 17. Canada Thistle 25. Woolly Cupgrass
9. Kudzu

For more information contact:

Bryton Weckworth, Area Weed Inspector

County of Renfrew

9 International Drive

Pembroke ON, K8A 6W5

Phone: 613-735-7288 ext.491