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
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-...
Tussock Times: Summer 2020: Edition 40 - mailchi.mp/de3ea3061ab7/tussock-times-summer-2019-edition-3961449
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/
invasives.org.au/blog/bushfire-recovery-feral-weeds-threat/
invasives.org.au/blog/bushfire-recovery-feral-weeds-threat/
invasives.org.au/blog/bushfire-recovery-feral-weeds-threat/
Bushfire recovery must tackle feral animals and weeds - Invasive Species Council
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Here is an important read for this week. Weed management post bushfires
invasives.org.au/blog/bushfire-recovery-feral-weeds-threat/
Great to see our recent masterclass workshop on engagement has got some love in the Landcare Victoria Magazine!
www.landcarevic.org.au/landcare-magazine/summer-2020/serrated-tussock-workshop-a-great-way-to-sha...
Serrated tussock workshop a great way to share strategies
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Above A serrated tussock plant in full seed in the Rowsley Valley, showing the thousands of seeds per season that cover the plant in late spring.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