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
Grasslands Grazing to Control Serrated Tussock
This project aims to protect the agricultural asset and the environmental values of the Natural Temperate Grasslands of the MacLaughlin River landscape by reducing the critical threat of Serrated Tussock invasion.
www.uppersnowylandcare.org.au/2011/12/grasslands-grazing-to-control-serrated-tussock/
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Snowy River Landcare Group have won a grant of $128,000 under the Commonwealth Governments Caring for our Country program.
This is great news for our local Landcarers, with the aim to control core infestations of serrated tussock in the immediate area of Dalgety, on the Snowy River.
www.uppersnowylandcare.org.au/2012/09/containing-the-invasion-stopping-snowy-river-serrated-tusso...
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Containing the Invasion – Stopping Snowy River Serrated Tussock Getting Away – Upper Snowy Landcare
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Check out our summary infographic, showing how weed infestation data is shared across Victoria, and how weeds spread!
In May 2025, RM Consulting Group delivered a final report to the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP), alongside the Victorian Gorse Taskforce and the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce, examining opportunities and barriers to cross-tenure weed data collection and sharing across Victoria.
More details here:
serratedtussock.com/2026/03/working-smarter-together-key-insights-from-the-cross-tenure-weed-mana...
This project was funded by the Victorian State Government through a Pest and Partnerships Grant and delivered by the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Group, the Victorian Gorse Taskforce, and the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce.
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Working Smarter Together for Better Weed Management (Part 4)
Challenges & Opportunities in Cross-Tenure Weed Management reporting.
Key Challenges:
• Cross-tenure complexity: Different priorities and timelines make coordinated weed control difficult.
• Resource limitations: Lack of funding and capacity restricts on-ground control and data collection.
• Data issues: Inconsistent collection methods, privacy, and unclear ownership limit information sharing.
• Coordination hurdles: Staff turnover, differing systems, and limited communication.
Recommendations for Improvement:
- Promote best practices in data collection, collaboration, and sharing.
- Host networking events for land managers and volunteers to share knowledge.
- Encourage participation in state-level multi-agency initiatives for standardised data.
- Develop decision-support tools to guide data collection and mapping.
Learn more here:
serratedtussock.com/2026/03/part-4-challanges-key-insights-from-the-cross-tenure-weed-management-...
This project was funded by the Victorian State Government through a Pest and Partnerships Grant and delivered by the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Group, the Victorian Gorse Taskforce, and the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce.
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Round 5 of the Partnerships Against Pests grants program is accepting applications from statewide, regional and local organisations from 16 March to 11 May 2026.
Join their webinar - Friday 27 March at 11am, details below!
Learn about this year's grant and walk through the objectives and assessment criteria. The webinar will include a question and answer section.
Register now to secure your place.
agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/protecting-victoria/partnerships-against-pests-program-and-gra...
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Working Smarter Together for Better Weed Management (Part 3)
Future Directions for Cross-Tenure Weed Management in Victoria. The Cross-Tenure Weed Data Project, led by the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party with the Victorian Gorse Taskforce and Victorian Blackberry Taskforce, has highlighted how collaboration and better tools can strengthen landscape-scale weed control.
Key Takeaways:
• Many land managers are already collecting valuable data, but inconsistencies in how it’s recorded and shared are limiting its impact.
• Showcasing best practices and promoting recognised tools can help integrate data across tenures.
• Strengthening networks and forums enables land managers to share knowledge, align efforts, and tackle weeds more effectively.
• Developing decision-support tools can guide what data to collect, which platforms to use, and how to contribute to broader management.
Why it matters:
The willingness to collaborate is strong. By improving systems, standardising data, and supporting land managers with the right tools, Victoria can achieve a more coordinated, landscape-scale approach—benefiting both agriculture and the environment.
“The challenge now is to build on this momentum…engage with stakeholders and get consistency in sharing data on publicly available databases, such as the Atlas of Living Australia.”
Learn more here:
serratedtussock.com/2026/03/part-3-working-smarter-togetherkey-insights-from-the-cross-tenure-wee...
This project was funded by the Victorian State Government through a Pest and Partnerships Grant and delivered by the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Group, the Victorian Gorse Taskforce, and the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce.
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Working Smarter Together for Better Weed Management (Part 2)
From Paddock to Platform: Smarter Weed Data Collection Across Victoria.
Good weed management starts with good data. Knowing where invasive plants are, how dense they are, and how they respond to treatment is critical for effective decision-making.
Our recent Cross-Tenure Weed Management Project explored how land managers across Victoria collect and share weed data—and where improvements can be made.
What we found:
• Around 65% of land managers are using apps like WeedScan and iNaturalist to record data in real-time.
• Traditional methods—like GPS devices, spreadsheets, and pen-and-paper—are still widely used, especially in areas with limited connectivity.
• The mix of tools can make it challenging to share and integrate information across different organisations.
Opportunities for improvement:
• Encouraging the use of centralised databases, such as the Victorian Biodiversity Atlas, to make local data useful at a landscape scale.
• Providing training and support for landholders to confidently collect and share weed data.
• Connecting existing methods to create consistent, actionable information for better cross-tenure collaboration.
Read more here:
serratedtussock.com/2026/03/working-smarter-together-key-insights-from-the-cross-tenure-weed-mana...
This project was funded by the Victorian State Government through a Pest and Partnerships Grant and delivered by the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Group, the Victorian Gorse Taskforce, and the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce.
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Working Smarter Together for Better Weed Management (Part 1)
We’re excited to share the key findings from a new Cross‑Tenure Weed Management Project led by the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party in partnership with the Victorian Gorse Taskforce and Victorian Blackberry Taskforce!
What we learned:
• Most land managers (84%) are actively tackling invasive species and collecting weed data.
• Data is used to guide where work is needed and track treatment success, but how it’s collected varies widely — from apps and GPS to spreadsheets and notebooks.
Collaboration is already happening:
Many stakeholders already work together with neighbours, government and community groups on weed control. Encouragingly, 78% are open to sharing data in the future, showing a growing appetite for connected, landscape‑scale action.
Learn more here:
serratedtussock.com/2026/03/working-smarter-together-key-insights-from-the-cross-tenure-weed-mana...
This project was funded by the Victorian State Government through a Pest and Partnerships Grant and delivered by the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Group, the Victorian Gorse Taskforce, and the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce.
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Thanks you, Lachlan McIntyre!
The Wimmera Machinery Field Days marked an important milestone in 2026, with the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) attending for the first time to engage directly with landholders on the growing threat of serrated tussock.
serratedtussock.com/2026/03/vstwp-attend-first-ever-wimmera-field-day
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The VSTWP has released the latest Serrated tussock Distribution Map (March 2026), providing the most up-to-date picture of where this invasive weed is occurring across the state.
A big thank you to Agriculture Victoria for their work on the isolated infestations of Serrated Tussock across Victoria, which is preventing further spread.
serratedtussock.com/2026/03/new-map-reveals-expanding-serrated-tussock-risk-across-victoria
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In May 2025, RM Consulting Group delivered a final report to the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP), alongside the Victorian Gorse Taskforce and the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce, examining opportunities and barriers to cross-tenure weed data collection and sharing across Victoria.
The project aimed to better understand how invasive plant data is recorded, stored and shared, and how improved collaboration could strengthen landscape-scale weed management outcomes.
Details below:
serratedtussock.com/2026/02/strengthening-cross-tenure-weed-data-sharing-to-improve-serrated-tuss...
This project was funded through the Victorian State Government under the Pest and Partnerships Grants (PAP). We thank the Victorian State Government for its funding.
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What are the common Serrated Tussock Look-a-likes? Check out the most common grasses that confuse even the most educated landowners.
serratedtussock.com/identification/common-look-a-likes
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