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Draft Orange Hawkweed Strategy

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.

NSW Roadside billboard campaign

This awareness program in collaboration with the NSW Aquatic Weed program have produced 4 billboard signs distributed at 18 sites across regional NSW.

NSW parthenium weed strategy 2010-2015
NSW Parthenium weed strategy 2010-2015

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.

Biodiversity priorities for wide spread weeds - Statewide framework
Biodiversity priorities for wide spread weeds - Statewide framework

A joint project between NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the 13 Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs)

Weed management: understanding weed management in NSW

An overview of the various weed management strategies currently in use in NSW prepared by DPI and DECC.

Tropical soda apple
Weed Alert - Tropical soda apple

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.

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Noxious Weeds Handbook for Councils & Councillors

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

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Recent News Releases

  • 27 Jan 2012
    NSW Government on an $8 million weed warpath [201.5 KB PDF]
  • 15 Nov 2011
    Minister launches weeds 'bible' [210.1 KB PDF]
  • 12 Sep 2011
    Billboards spread the weeds message
  • 08 Sep 2011
    Hold your horses: keep them away from Paterson’s curse
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Related Events

  • 1st Mar 2012
    Annual Rice field day
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PROfarm courses

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  • Weed definitions & FAQs
  • Species information
  • Legislation, strategy, policy
  • Noxious weed declarations
  • DPI projects
  • Weeds research
  • Weed publications
  • For schools
  • Training
  • NSW Weed Risk Management system
  • Contacts
  • Useful links
  • NSW - No Space 4 Weeds
  • Weed maps
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