Identification of serrated tussock
Serrated tussock is a Weed of National Significance (WONS). It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts. It can spread rapidly, invading pastures, native grasslands and urban areas, and already covers more than a million hectares across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. Find out more.
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) began in 1995 in response to the community’s deep concern with the spread of serrated tussock, and a strategy for the control of serrated tussock in Victoria was produced.
Serrated TussockA highly invasive tussock forming grass that is capable of growing in a range of climates and soil types.
Recent updates from Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
Tussock Times: Autumn 2020: Edition 41 - mailchi.mp/65cc71762e1f/tussock-times-summer-2019-edition-4359366
Tussock Times: Autumn 2020: Edition 41
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In autumn 2019 a controlled burn of 16.5 hectares was undertaken at Sydenham Park in partnership with DELWP, Parks Victoria and Brimbank Council. The objectives of the burn was to reduce the fuel lo...
Update: Changes due to the Corona Virus.
The VSTWP will not be attending field days and events over the next few months, to prevent the further spread of this deadly virus. Instead, we will be focusing on media articles, videos, social media updates, factsheets and case studies to engage with our audiences and stakeholders.
Please let us know if we can assist you during this time. You are always welcome to send us images of infestations for online identification, to info@serratedtussock.com
Each month we are highlighting past research on Serrated Tussock, that has been published and will be useful for land-managers to read.
This month we are looking at:
Weeds of Australian rangelands: Serrated tussock
by Tara G. Martin, Shane Campbell, Simone Grounds - 2006
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/Weeds-of-Australian-rangelands.pdf
Good news coming out of Tasmania, time to stop the spread of tussock further into the valuable farmland and wilderness.
www.examiner.com.au/story/6678530/government-looks-to-tackle-weeds/?cs=12
Government looks to tackle weeds
www.examiner.com.au
The government announced a $350,000 Drought and Weed Management Program.Here is a great news story showing a successful planned burn at a native grassland, and Serrated tussock hotspot. The burn was followed up with treatments of emerging weeds, and has had great success to date.
Well done to City of Brimbank for delivering this project.
www.serratedtussock.com/2020/03/sydenham-park-rising-from-the-ashes
Sydenham Park rising from the ashes – Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
www.serratedtussock.com
In autumn 2019 a controlled burn of 16.5 hectares was undertaken at Sydenham Park in partnership with DELWP, Parks Victoria and Brimbank Council. The objectives of the burn was to reduce the fuel load...Each month we are highlighting past research on Serrated Tussock, that has been published and will be useful for land-managers to read.
This month we are looking at:
Studies of competition between nassella trichotoma (serrated tussock) and native pastures - adult plants
by W.B. Badgery, D.R. Kemp, D.L. Michalk, W.M.C.G. King - 2008
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/Studies-of-competition-between-Nassella-trichoto...
Planning is still underway to deliver Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) Train the Trainer Workshops across Victoria. Applications are still open for interest at several locations at this stage. They will be delivered mid to late 2020, due to a delay in bushfire affected areas.
www.serratedtussock.com/2020/02/update-atlas-of-living-australia-train-the-trainer-workshop
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Planning is still underway to deliver Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) Train the Trainer Workshops across Victoria. Applications are still open for interest at several locations at this stage. They wil...
Having a great time today at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Come and see us and say hello
Each month we are highlighting past research on Serrated Tussock, that has been published and will be useful for land-managers to read.
This month we are looking at:
An assessment of the extent of serrated tussock resistance in the Rowsley Valley, Victoria
by David A. McLaren, Charles Grech, Julio Bonilla, Kym Butler
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/An-assessment-of-the-extent-of-serrated-tussock-...
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Tussock Times: Summer 2020: Edition 40
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The VSTWP recently completed its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bacchus Marsh and was delighted to see two new Community Representatives join the strong committee for the next term of governance. Cha...Serrated tussock is one of the worst weeds to return after bushfires, as highlighted in this article below. Lets hope there is some funding to allow landowners to get on top of these invasive species after fires.
invasives.org.au/blog/bushfire-recovery-feral-weeds-threat/
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Bushfire recovery must tackle feral animals and weeds - Invasive Species Council
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Some of the biggest threats to wildlife recovering from the Australian bushfires will come from feral animals, including foxes and cats thriving in the aftermath of the fires.