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:
"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...
Planning is underway to deliver several nationally accredited weed hygiene workshops (WeedStop) across Victoria in 2019-20. This nationally accredited workshop aims to increase awareness of how weeds can be spread via contaminated vehicles or machinery and how the risk of this occurring can be minimised.
www.serratedtussock.com/2019/11/opportunity-for-weed-hygiene-weed-stop-training
Opportunity for Weed Hygiene (Weed Stop) Training – Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
www.serratedtussock.com
Planning is underway to deliver several nationally accredited weed hygiene workshops (WeedStop) across Victoria in 2019-20. This nationally accredited workshop aims to increase awareness of how weeds ...Train the Trainer Workshops Planning is underway to deliver Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) Train the Trainer Workshops across Victoria, in March 2020.
Workshops will be delivered by Peter Brenton, Manager of Applications, Atlas of Living Australia, CSIRO. Train-the-trainer sessions are intended for community facilitators who will use what they learn in these sessions to promote the use of the ALA tools in their communities and provide local training and support in their use.
These may include Landcare Facilitators, project staff, and community leaders with a strong interest in weed mapping and enabling the community to make the most from ALA and BioCollect.
www.serratedtussock.com/2019/11/1247
Here is a great oppportunity for community members looking to join the Gorse Task Force Committee, and have input into Gorse management and engagement across the state.Come and join the VGT committee 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏼♂️
The VGT is looking for highly motivated individuals that have a passion for weed control and want to help community groups implement integrated gorse control programs across Victoria! For more info, get in touch through our socials or email info@vicgorsetaskforce.com.au - applications close this Thursday the 7th of Nov🌿
Good to see Serrated tussock getting a good run in the media:
landcare.nsw.gov.au/groups/glenrac/first-weeds-to-appear-serrated-tussock/
First weeds to appear: Serrated Tussock
landcare.nsw.gov.au
Bare and disturbed ground makes a happy home for this weed of national significance
The VSTWP would like to remind the community that they can apply for assistance for community support on Serrated tussock issues. More details on the link below:
www.serratedtussock.com/community-support/grants-and-assistance
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 distribution, impacts and identification of exotic stipoid grasses in Australia
David McLaren, Val Stajsic, Linda Iaconis - 2004
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/The-distribution-impacts-and-identifi-cation-of-...
Have you seen our latest Serrated Tussock Strategy?
Building on the achievements and lessons from over 20 years of community-driven leadership, the VSTWP has prepared this new strategy to guide its work through to 2023.
www.serratedtussock.com/2019/10/victorian-serrated-tussock-strategy-2018-2023
Victorian Serrated Tussock Strategy 2018-2023 – Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
www.serratedtussock.com
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Strategy 2018-2023 is the primary guiding strategy for the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party.Ever wondered when Serrated Tussock seeds, flowers and is best to treat? We have a great breakdown of the life cycle of this invasive species.
www.serratedtussock.com/about/life-cycle
www.serratedtussock.com
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party explains the lifecycle of serrated tussock to help you determine your best serrated tussock management strategy.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:
Competition for nitrogen between Australian native grasses and the introduced weed Serrated tussock (nassella trichotoma)
by Warwick B. Badgery, David R. Kemp, David L. Michalk, Warren M.C.G. King - 2005
www.serratedtussock.com/wp-content/uploads/files/Competition-for-nitrogen-between-Australian-nati...
Which species look the most similar to Serrated Tussock? We have you covered!
www.serratedtussock.com/identification/common-look-a-likes
Serrated Tussock Common Look-a-likes
www.serratedtussock.com
Serrated tussock can easily be confused with other tussock-like grasses. The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party explains how to distinguish serrated tussock from its common look-a-likes using th...Here is a chance to hear from one of the most knowledgeable agronomists around regarding Serrated tussock and Chilean Needle Grass, Charles Grech.
October 19 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Darraweit Guim Memorial Hall
www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/events/serratedtussock/
