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Wild parsnip is on the list of noxious weeds that must be destroyed by Renfrew County residents prior to July 7, 2023.
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 July 7, 2023 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 July 7, 2023, 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: Common Barberry, Dodder spp., Wild Parsnip, Cypress Spurge, Smooth Bedstraw, Dog-Strangling Vine, Poison Hemlock, Leafy Spurge, European Buckthorn, Dog-Strangling Vine-Black, Poison-ivy, Bull Thistle, Wild Chervil, Jointed Goatgrass, Ragweed spp., Canada Thistle, Colt’s-foot, Giant Hogweed, Tansy Ragwort, Serrated Tussock, Common Crupina, Knapweed spp., Sow-Thistle spp., Woolly Cupgrass and Kudzu.
For more information contact:
Richard Bolduc, Area Weed Inspector
County of Renfrew
9 International Drive
Pembroke ON
K8A 6W5
Phone: 613-732-4353
Fax: 613-735-2081
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