Weeds
The draft NSW Orange Hawkweed Strategy has been developed in consultation with a range of stakeholders to address a major threat to primary production and biodiversity across south eastern Australia.
This awareness program in collaboration with the NSW Aquatic Weed program have produced 4 billboard signs distributed at 18 sites across regional NSW.
Parthenium weed is a Weed of National Significance. It currently infests more than eight million hectares in central Queensland and has the potential to infest much of the eastern half of New South Wales. This strategy details strategic direction for the next five years.
A joint project between NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the 13 Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs)
An overview of the various weed management strategies currently in use in NSW prepared by DPI and DECC.
NSW North Coast infestations of the recently detected Tropical Soda Apple weed are receiving initial treatments as authorities aim to contain and control the invasive plant.
An important document for key stakeholders in noxious weeds management in NSW.
IN THIS SECTION
- Weed definitions & FAQs
Definitions and examples of noxious, environmental and agricultural weeds; weeds of national significance (WONS) and national environmental alert list weeds. Answers to frequently asked questions. - Species information
Profiles for a number of weeds that are important in NSW. Profiles contain a photograph, description, the status of the weed and links to related information. - Weed legislation, strategy, policy
Legislation, policies and national and state strategies. Relevant forms are also in this section. - Noxious weed declarations
Details of weeds declared in NSW under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993, including the control class and their control requirements. - NSW DPI projects
A range of projects being undertaken by DPI including biological control, community involvement, training, policy and research projects. - Weeds research
The Weeds Research Unit carries out world class research in the areas of weed science, crop, pasture and environmental weed ecology and integrated weed management by cultural, chemical, mechanical and biological control means. - Weed publications
Factsheets, newsletters, posters, training materials, books and videos about weed identification, management and other issues. - For schools
Weed Warriors program and links to other educational resources. - Training
Courses, delivery modes, dates, locations and contact information. - NSW Weed Risk Management system
- Contacts
I&I NSW advisory, regulatory, technical, training and extension officers and more. - Useful links
National organisations and regional committees. - NSW - No Space 4 Weeds
- Weed maps
You may also be interested in...
Feedback
NSW Weed Professionals Extranet
Recent News Releases
- 27 Jan 2012NSW Government on an $8 million weed warpath [201.5 KB PDF]
- 15 Nov 2011Minister launches weeds 'bible' [210.1 KB PDF]
- 12 Sep 2011Billboards spread the weeds message
- 08 Sep 2011Hold your horses: keep them away from Paterson’s curse
Related Events
- 1st Mar 2012Annual Rice field day
PROfarm courses
- Weeds and their control
- Biological control of weeds
- Recognising water weeds
- Planning for pest management
Find out more about PROfarm.
See the list of all courses available.
