Fertilise Wise Turf Management
Why Fertilise Wise?
Turf Managers, including Local Government Parks and Gardens Officers, are responsible for nutrient use on turfed areas, reserves and in local parks and gardens and have the opportunity to lead the community by setting examples in best practice.
LGA Annual Nutrient Report
Each year the thirty Local Government Authorities (LGAs) of the Perth Region are given the opportunity to take part in the Annual Nutrient Survey – an initiative of the Phosphorus Awareness Project (PAP). Score Cards are produced for the LGAs that respond to the survey which scores them on their overall level of nutrient Best Management Practice (BMP) and their performance in six areas – nutrient monitoring, fertiliser applications, nutrient management, water quality monitoring, development control and nutrient education. Recommendations are also provided that, if implemented, will help LGAs achieve a high level of nutrient BMP.
From 2024, the Nutrient Survey Report, which summarises the results of all the surveys received that year, will be publish biennially instead of yearly. The Survey will still be sent every year and Scorecards produced for those LGAs that respond. Every alternate year, all LGAs will be offered the opportunity to have a Nutrient Awareness Presentation delivered to staff who are involved in operations that may have an impact on nutrient levels. This includes those crews working in the Streetscapes, Parks and Gardens, Environment, Water Quality and Drainage divisions. The next Nutrient Survey Report will be produced based on the results of the 2025 survey.
Best Management Practices (BMP) Recommendations: