Allow opt-out from herbicide spraying on residential verges in the Huon Valley
Allow opt-out from herbicide spraying on residential verges in the Huon Valley
Recent signers:
Stefano Fuschetto and 19 others have signed recently.
The issue
We understand the dangers that herbicides pose—not just to the environment, but to human health as well. These chemicals don’t stay where they’re sprayed; they drift, wash into drains, and linger in the soil where our children and pets play. Herbicides can harm beneficial soil life, pollute waterways, and disrupt local ecosystems. That’s why we don’t want the council to spray along our footpaths.
In the Huon Valley, many families like ours are concerned about the impact of herbicide use on public verges. The beauty of our region and its rich biodiversity are treasures we want to protect. But with the constant use of herbicides, we see harm being done to native plants and beneficial insects that are crucial to preserving our local environment.
The council’s current policy doesn't allow residents to have a say in whether herbicides are used on the verge adjacent to their properties. This lack of choice means we are often forced to accept potentially harmful substances being sprayed where we spend time with family, friends, and pets. Our community deserves the right to choose how our verges are maintained.
Other councils in Australia have successfully implemented no-spray registers that empower residents to opt-out of herbicide applications. Such systems have not only addressed environmental concerns but also improved community satisfaction and engagement. By allowing residents in the Huon Valley to register for no-spray zones bordering their homes, we can collectively promote safer alternatives like hand weeding and natural ground covers, fostering a healthier, chemical-free environment.
Our ask is simple: to grant residents the option to manage the verges adjacent to their properties without imposed herbicide use. Empower us to protect our surroundings according to our values and health concerns by adopting a no-spray register for our community.
Join us in urging the Huon Valley council to respect our right to a safer, healthier environment. Please sign this petition and help us make a positive change for our families and the future of our community.
In the Huon Valley, many families like ours are concerned about the impact of herbicide use on public verges. The beauty of our region and its rich biodiversity are treasures we want to protect. But with the constant use of herbicides, we see harm being done to native plants and beneficial insects that are crucial to preserving our local environment.
The council’s current policy doesn't allow residents to have a say in whether herbicides are used on the verge adjacent to their properties. This lack of choice means we are often forced to accept potentially harmful substances being sprayed where we spend time with family, friends, and pets. Our community deserves the right to choose how our verges are maintained.
Other councils in Australia have successfully implemented no-spray registers that empower residents to opt-out of herbicide applications. Such systems have not only addressed environmental concerns but also improved community satisfaction and engagement. By allowing residents in the Huon Valley to register for no-spray zones bordering their homes, we can collectively promote safer alternatives like hand weeding and natural ground covers, fostering a healthier, chemical-free environment.
Our ask is simple: to grant residents the option to manage the verges adjacent to their properties without imposed herbicide use. Empower us to protect our surroundings according to our values and health concerns by adopting a no-spray register for our community.
Join us in urging the Huon Valley council to respect our right to a safer, healthier environment. Please sign this petition and help us make a positive change for our families and the future of our community.
Dan & Sarah DaviesPetition starter
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This petition made change with 242 supporters!
Recent signers:
Stefano Fuschetto and 19 others have signed recently.
The issue
We understand the dangers that herbicides pose—not just to the environment, but to human health as well. These chemicals don’t stay where they’re sprayed; they drift, wash into drains, and linger in the soil where our children and pets play. Herbicides can harm beneficial soil life, pollute waterways, and disrupt local ecosystems. That’s why we don’t want the council to spray along our footpaths.
In the Huon Valley, many families like ours are concerned about the impact of herbicide use on public verges. The beauty of our region and its rich biodiversity are treasures we want to protect. But with the constant use of herbicides, we see harm being done to native plants and beneficial insects that are crucial to preserving our local environment.
The council’s current policy doesn't allow residents to have a say in whether herbicides are used on the verge adjacent to their properties. This lack of choice means we are often forced to accept potentially harmful substances being sprayed where we spend time with family, friends, and pets. Our community deserves the right to choose how our verges are maintained.
Other councils in Australia have successfully implemented no-spray registers that empower residents to opt-out of herbicide applications. Such systems have not only addressed environmental concerns but also improved community satisfaction and engagement. By allowing residents in the Huon Valley to register for no-spray zones bordering their homes, we can collectively promote safer alternatives like hand weeding and natural ground covers, fostering a healthier, chemical-free environment.
Our ask is simple: to grant residents the option to manage the verges adjacent to their properties without imposed herbicide use. Empower us to protect our surroundings according to our values and health concerns by adopting a no-spray register for our community.
Join us in urging the Huon Valley council to respect our right to a safer, healthier environment. Please sign this petition and help us make a positive change for our families and the future of our community.
In the Huon Valley, many families like ours are concerned about the impact of herbicide use on public verges. The beauty of our region and its rich biodiversity are treasures we want to protect. But with the constant use of herbicides, we see harm being done to native plants and beneficial insects that are crucial to preserving our local environment.
The council’s current policy doesn't allow residents to have a say in whether herbicides are used on the verge adjacent to their properties. This lack of choice means we are often forced to accept potentially harmful substances being sprayed where we spend time with family, friends, and pets. Our community deserves the right to choose how our verges are maintained.
Other councils in Australia have successfully implemented no-spray registers that empower residents to opt-out of herbicide applications. Such systems have not only addressed environmental concerns but also improved community satisfaction and engagement. By allowing residents in the Huon Valley to register for no-spray zones bordering their homes, we can collectively promote safer alternatives like hand weeding and natural ground covers, fostering a healthier, chemical-free environment.
Our ask is simple: to grant residents the option to manage the verges adjacent to their properties without imposed herbicide use. Empower us to protect our surroundings according to our values and health concerns by adopting a no-spray register for our community.
Join us in urging the Huon Valley council to respect our right to a safer, healthier environment. Please sign this petition and help us make a positive change for our families and the future of our community.
Dan & Sarah DaviesPetition starter
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This petition made change with 242 supporters!
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Petition created on 28 October 2025