NSW - No Space 4 Weeds
Weeds are a major threat to our unique natural environment, threatening the survival of hundreds of native plants and animals in NSW alone. They also impact on the price of food, human health through allergies and asthma, recreational activities and the NSW economy.
However, despite these major impacts many community members have little knowledge about the problems caused by weeds or the simple ways they can limit their spread and impact.
The ‘NSW – No Space 4 Weeds’ program is a state-wide weed awareness program that highlights that weeds are everyone’s problem and provides opportunities for the community of NSW to become part of the solution.
This year the theme is ‘Garden escapes’. It is not well known but most of Australia’s weeds started out as garden plants. Of the 2,780 weeds found in Australia about 65% are garden plants that have escaped and become naturalised in the bush or invaded farmland.
Unfortunately, in many cases these plants have spread and become weeds because individuals have unknowingly planted the wrong plants or not disposed of their garden prunings appropriately.
So when you see the ‘NSW – No Space 4 Weeds’ logo, get involved and learn more about how you can help solve the problem. It’s easy!
For more information on simple things you can do in your garden to help stop the spread of weeds click here.
Upcoming weeds events
| 15th Sep 2009 | 2009 NSW Biennial Weeds Conference Narrabri |