Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party News
Community extension program assistance
The VSTWP Community Extension Program seeks to support communities to reduce the impact of serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma) on agricultural, environmental and social values. The program aims to tailor extension services to local attributes, level of community support and the density of the infestation. Below is a summary of the program and outlines how to... Read moreRowsley Valley: 20 Years On – case study
The VSTWP have just completed a new case study titled “Rowsley Valley: 20 Years on”, which explores the large investment in serrated tussock control over the past two decades and what effect that has had on the Rowsley Valley landscape. The Rowsley Valley is a picturesque volcanic lava flow located 50kms North-West of Melbourne and... Read more
VSTWP train City of Bendigo staff members
VSTWP Community Engagement Officer, Ivan Carter, has trained bushcrew members and rangers from the City of Greater Bendigo in best practice Serrated tussock management. Topics included in the training package were how to best idenfity, treat, prevent the spread and manage Serrated tussock using best practice principles and the latest research. Staff from the City... Read more
Roadside signage with photograph
Have you seen our new Serrated Tussock signs while driving around? The VSTWP has installed 16 roadside new signs with photographs in isolated areas across Victoria. The new sites have been strategically chosen to target small isolated infestations, that have the potential to spread rapidly if left untreated. They will assist raising awareness of the... Read more
Progress Report 17/18 now available
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) has expanded its community extension programs in strategic locations across Victoria over the past 12 months, supporting nearly 300 landowners in the Maude, Bullengarook, Toolernvale and Myrniong regions. Three extension officers were contracted to implement the targeted extension projects, which aimed to increase awareness of serrated tussock and... Read more
Educating at Gordon Community Fair
The VSTWP had a terrific time at the Gordon Community Fair on the 11th of November 2018, with many landowners coming to see the live Serrated Tussock plants and learn the finer skills of how to best identify this noxious weed. Gordon is directly in the firing line for infestations of Serrated Tussock, with larger... Read moreCommunity leadership program now open
Community Leadership Programs & Scholarships VRCLP are currently calling for applications across Victoria. Ten scholarships are also available, valued at up to $6,240 each, will cover the cost of candidates’ participation in one of the VRCLP’s 10 local regional community leadership programs. Successful applicants will work in or show a genuine interest in biosecurity and... Read more
Landcare grants available for field days
The VSTWP have developed a Landcare Field Day Assistance Grants program that aims to help groups host a serrated tussock related field day. This program offers Landcare groups/networks the opportunity to receive a one off grant of up to $500 to sponsor the convening of serrated tussock focused field days. The grant is available to any... Read more