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
The Weeds and Rabbits Project is seeking support from private and public land managers to help combat pests and weeds which cost Victoria more than $1 billion a year.
Landholders are being invited to take part in a state-wide survey about how they manage weeds and rabbits on their property.
www.serratedtussock.com/2020/05/we-want-your-help-to-control-pests-and-weeds-survey
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Moira Shire Council will continue to target weeds and pests across the municipality for the next seven years.
At last month’s ordinary council meeting a new Roadside Weed and Pest Control Management Plan was endorsed.
www.sheppnews.com.au/cobram-news/2020/05/05/1160850/new-plan-to-target-weeds-and-pests-in-moira-s...
New plan to target weeds and pests in Moira Shire - Shepparton News
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Moira Shire Council will continue to target weeds and pests across the municipality for the next seven years. At last month’s ordinary council meeting a new Roadside Weed and Pest Control Management...Here is an interesting read about the challenges of trying to control weeds like Serrated Tussock in endangered native grasslands.
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-05-01/farmers-to-appeal-taylor-grassland-finding/12206728
Farmers set to appeal land clearing ruling against farm partly owned by MP Angus Taylor - ABC News
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Graziers are set to appeal the finding that they used herbicide to remove critically endangered grasslands on a farm partly owned by MP Angus Taylor.The article doesn't specify what herbicide was used, which would be a critical part of the discussion. IMO, they should've spot sprayed, not broadacre sprayed in that situation, even if it is a large area.
Please find our Online Education Series Week 3 Video: Yalouk Estate Case Study. Like and Share.
Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority Moorabool Catchment Landcare-Coordinator Landcare Victoria
www.serratedtussock.com/2020/04/online-education-series-week-3-case-study-yalouk-estate
Week 2 Online Education Series: Case Study Mount Rothwell.
Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority, Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Agriculture Victoria, Landcare Victoria Victorian Farmers Federation
www.serratedtussock.com/2020/04/online-education-series-week-2-case-study-mount-rothwell-and-weering
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The VSTWP are keen increase our online engagement during the isolation phase of the COVID-19 virus spread. We hope this will enable the community and our stakeholders to have access to high-quality vi...
You are invited to participate in a Weed Hygiene Survey that Orima Research are conducting for the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP). You will find the information needed to access the online survey in the ‘How to participate’ section below.
www.serratedtussock.com/2020/04/invitation-to-participate-in-the-weed-hygiene-survey
Landcare Victoria Victorian Farmers Federation Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning The Weed Society of Victoria Inc
Week 1 Online Education Series: Case Study Barwon Leigh.
Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Agriculture Victoria Landcare Victoria
www.serratedtussock.com/2020/04/online-education-series-week-1-case-study-barwon-leigh