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
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:
Social Science: motivating disengaged landowners to control serrated tussock
Professor Allan Curtis, Mr Simon Curtis - 2018
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/Social-Science-Motivating-disengaged-landowners-...
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.
www.serratedtussock.com/2019/12/agm-highlights-vstwp-success
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:
Management of serrated tussock in farming areas
Plant Protection Quarterly
Lisa Miller - 1998
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/Management-of-serrated-tussock-in-farming-areas.pdf
Strong numbers this year at the Kilmore Ag Show, plenty of plants identifed and many Native Poas given away
Setting up at the Kilmore Show, loads of free Native Poa grasses to give away, come 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:
The external costs of pasture weed spread: an economic assessment of serrated tussock control
R.E. Jones, D.T. Vere, M.H. Campbell - 1999
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/The-external-costs-of-pasture-weed-spread-an-eco...
We have had a very busy month with events, so please enjoy the writeup of the recent Weed Networking Day, attended by VSTWP Community Representatives Alan and Lachlan.
www.serratedtussock.com/2019/11/vstwp-deliver-expert-advice-at-weed-networking-day
VSTWP deliver expert advice at weed networking day – Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
www.serratedtussock.com
VSTWP Community Representatives Alan Morton and Lachlan McIntrye presented an overview of Serrated Tussock management at the recent Weed Networking Day in Beveridge Recreation Reserve on November 16th...This may prove to be a game-changer if it could be harnassed and implemented safely perhaps?
www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/could-gene-drive-technology-help-control-weeds-in...
Could gene drive technology help control weeds in Australia?
www.abc.net.au
As DNA engineered pest control research advances, Australian scientists want authorities to think about using gene drive technology on plant pests too.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:
"Rethinking the management of serrated tussock, our worst perennial grass weed"
by Warwick B. Badgery, David R. Kemp, David L. Michalk, Warren M.C.G. King - 2003
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/Rethinking-the-management-of-serrated-tussock-ou...
