Public Notice: Weed Control

Public Notice: Weed Control 

Noxious weeds and weed seeds to be destroyed by June 1 
and in effect for 2025 calendar year

Attention Town of Lincoln residents and property owners,

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5, as amended, to every person in possession of land within the Town of Lincoln; 

• that unless noxious weeds and weed seeds thereon are destroyed by the 1st day of June in every calendar year, and throughout the entirety of the year, the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln may have such noxious weeds or weed seeds destroyed and the costs thereof will be charged against the land and added to the tax roll against the respective parcels concerned.

The main purpose of the Weed Control Act is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds and weed seeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture, and to reduce plant diseases and reduce health hazards associated to poisonous/noxious plants.

The cooperation of all residents and property owners is appreciated.

Questions? Please contact:

Town of Lincoln Municipal Law Enforcement
mle@lincoln.ca

Resources

Noxious Weeds List

See the Government of Ontario's website for additional information on Noxious weeds in Ontario. 

Learn more about Noxious Weeds in Ontario