Whittlesea council has launched an artichoke thistle education campaign in the north-western part of the municipality.
Environmental protection officer Peter Bire said the thistle, a spiny introduced weed, degraded pastures, reduced agricultural productivity and competed with native vegetation.
Council staff will tour the area with GPS mapping equipment identifying infestations.
Details: call Mr Bire on 92172323 or email peter.bire@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
