Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party News
Victorian Serrated Tussock Strategy 2018-2023
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Strategy 2018-2023 is the primary guiding strategy for the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party. The Strategy outlines our goal and three key objectives: Goal: A reduced impact of serrated tussock on Victoria’s economy, environment and communities. Objectives Build community capability to prevent and manage serrated tussock. Reduce the current impact of serrated... Read moreAGM: Wednesday 18 November 2020
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party invite you to attend their final meeting for the year and Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 18 November 2020. This will be via video and phone teleconferencing, a first for the VSTWP. At the AGM the VSTWP will provide an overview of activities over the previous 12 months and elect... Read more
Call for Tenders: Provision of Professional Services for Serrated Tussock Extension Officer
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party is an incorporated not for profit organisation comprised of voluntary community members who collaborate with a range of stakeholders to deliver the actions of the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party Strategy 2018-23. The Working Party seeks to appoint an individual or consulting firm with recognised and proven skills in... Read more
Opportunity for Weed Hygiene Training
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) is coordinating a number of weed hygiene training session across the state in 2019-20. Preference will be given to organisations in areas which currently have serrated tussock infestations. This is part of a broader project to improve weed hygiene practices and prevent the spread of serrated tussock. Who is... Read moreYouth engagement grant program
Young people provide a new perspective on invasive species management (image: Intrepid Landcare). Young people are under-represented in invasive species management, yet they have much to offer by way of passion and interest in improving our landscapes. Land management is an inter-generational issue, and managing pests and weeds is a crucial part of enhancing... Read moreVSTWP presents troubling tussock at Sheepvention
The VSTWP had a terrific time at the Sheepvention a few weeks ago, with many landowners coming to see the live Serrated Tussock plants and learn the finer skills of how to best identify this noxious weed. Hamilton is directly in the firing line for infestations of Serrated Tussock, with larger infestations to the east... Read moreMaffra VSTWP Meeting: August 21
Now is the time to check your property for the noxious weed serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma), with the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) coming to visit Maffra on Wednesday 21st of August. The VSTWP have big plans to support the local community in Eastern Victoria to manage the invasive grass Serrated tussock through a... Read more