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
Good to see some awareness raising in NE Victoria for Serrated tussock. There are quiet a few infestations being treated around Rutherglen and Corowa, with the hope of eventual containment.
www.corowafreepress.com.au/rural-news/2019/09/16/807683/nows-the-time-to-control-serrated-tussock
Now's the time to control serrated tussock - Corowa Free Press
Winter and early spring are the best times to identify and control one of the state’s most devastating weeds, serrated tussock.Starting to get some good media across the state, for the upcoming Serrated tussock season. How are people going with their infestations?
thestar.com.au/blog/website-tackles-serrated-tussock/
Website tackles serrated tussock | The Star
RESOURCES to help farmers manage serrated tussock are now just a click away thanks to a major upgrade of the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party’s website.Supporting community initiatives that increase youth interest, engagement and skills in invasive species management.
Young people weeding in a coastal environment.Young people provide a new perspective on invasive species management (image: Intrepid Landcare).
Young people are under-represented in invasive species management, yet they have much to offer by way of passion and interest in improving our landscapes.
Land management is an inter-generational issue, and managing pests and weeds is a crucial part of enhancing our agricultural and natural landscapes. It is important that diverse voices and interests are part of the conversation about how to address the challenge of invasive species.
This grant program has been established to support youth-friendly initiatives with a focus on invasive pest and weed issues in Victoria.
Applications close 5 pm (AEST), 30 September 2019.
weedsandrabbits.com/youth-engagement-grant-program/
We will be following this project closely, to see if native vegetation can indeed shade-out Serrated tussock infestations!
www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/6348209/for-the-frogs-erosion-control-will-give-booroolong-a-boo...
For the frogs: Erosion control will give Booroolong a boost
"We are excited to be involved with securing the frog population."We have proof that this occurs..Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party - VSTWP
Have you ever wanted to see a National Map of Serrated tussock infestations? Ever wanted to report infestations in your region to a national data-set. Click on the link below for the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and help us with more accurate records of this invasive plant.
bie.ala.org.au/species/http://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/apni/2900389
Nassella trichotoma : Nassella Tussock
Atlas of Living Australia
Who are the VSTWP and what do we do across Victoria? Let is tell you via our latest video below!
youtu.be/-wjKLjKQWfw
The Tussock Times is a newsletter of the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party. The Tussock Times is published quarterly.
The purpose of this newsletter is to continue to raise awareness of serrated tussock and the important work that is being conducted in the community to fight this invasive plant.
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Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party Newsletter
The Tussock Times is a quarterly newsletter designed to raise awareness of serrated tussock and the important work that is being conducted in the community to fight serrated tussock.Tussock Tech:
This looks promising for the absolute certainty of Serrated tussock identification in under 1 hour!
www.bombalatimes.com.au/story/6276148/identifying-dna-of-invasive-weeds/
Identifying DNA of invasive weeds
Department of Primary Industries (DPI) scientists have developed a field kit that identifies serrated tussock and Chilean needle grass DNA when plants first appear in the Landscape.Interesting...
Wanting detailed information on scientific research the VSTWP has funded over the years? Our website has dozens of research papers into a variety of topics.
This month we look at past research into the Effects of Flupropanate on Non-Target Species-Glasshouse
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/Effects-of-flupropanate-on-non-target-species-Gl...
Tussock Times: Summer 2019: Edition 36 - mailchi.mp/fd0ea3d06f7e/tussock-times-summer-2019-edition-381193
Tussock Times: Summer 2019: Edition 36
The VSTWP have just completed a new case study titled “Rowsley Valley: 20 Years on”, which explores the large investment in serrated tussock control over the past two decades and what effect that ...