Identification of serrated tussock
Serrated tussock is a Weed of National Significance (WONS). It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts. It can spread rapidly, invading pastures, native grasslands and urban areas, and already covers more than a million hectares across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. Find out more.
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) began in 1995 in response to the community’s deep concern with the spread of serrated tussock, and a strategy for the control of serrated tussock in Victoria was produced.
Serrated TussockA highly invasive tussock forming grass that is capable of growing in a range of climates and soil types.
Recent updates from Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
Farmers fork out billions a year on pests and weeds! See details below.
www.countrynews.com.au/news/farmers-fork-out-billions-a-year-on-pests-and-weeds/
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Farmers fork out billions a year on pests and weeds
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Pests and weeds are costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year in both management and production loss.
VSTWP 22/23 PROGRESS REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) has continued community extension programs in strategic locations across Victoria over the past 12 months, supporting nearly 200 landowners in the Romsey, Beveridge, Kerrie and Hesket regions.
serratedtussock.com/2023/11/vstwp-22-23-progress-report-now-available
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VSTWP 22/23 PROGRESS REPORT NOW AVAILABLE – Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
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The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) has continued community extension programs in strategic locations across Victoria over the past 12 months, supporting nearly 200 landowners in the ...
Good news Wednesday! Here is an update from Agriculture Victoria regarding the eradication of 13 serrated tussock sites across the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment. It is great to see some hard work and perseverance paying off. Read the details below.
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serratedtussock.com/2023/11/good-news-agriculture-victoria-update-eradication-of-isolated-serrate...
A word from our sister community organisation, the Victorian Gorse Taskforce, who we partner with at field days and events.
"Now is the time to mulch or remove gorse plants to minimise seed set. Gorse seeds are viable for decades!"
For more information on how to control your gorse visit the Victorian Gorse Taskforces website:
vicgorsetaskforce.com.au/managing-gorse/
And a little logo? Attached.
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Seed storms! Now is the time to remove your serrated tussock seeds and seed heads, so they won't spread in the winds to neighbouring properties and beyond. Further details below:
serratedtussock.com/2023/11/preventing-seed-storms-act-now
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A new community grants program targeting established weeds and pests will be top priority for a new Victorian advisory board.
Biosecurity Victoria executive director Katherine Clift announced on 12 October the new 10-member Victorian Invasive Pest Advisory Board (VIPA).
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serratedtussock.com/2023/11/collective-pest-action-boost
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday 15 November 2023.
At the AGM the VSTWP will provide an overview of activities over the 2022-2023 year and elect the new committee.
Location: State Government Office, 219a Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Victoria
RSVP: VSTWP Executive Officer, Martin Deering on 0417 541 719 or
martin.deering@agriculture.vic.gov.au by Thursday 10 November.
Details:
serratedtussock.com/2023/10/upcoming-annual-general-meeting-agm-2023-wednesday-15-november
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The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday 15 November 2023.
The VSTWP were well received at the popular Agrifocus 2023, which is put on by Southern Farming Systems in the tiny town of Stratham VIC.
Agrifocus is Southern Farming Systems leading technical event for high rainfall zone farming systems and is attended by landholders from mostly western Victoria.
serratedtussock.com/2023/10/agrifocus-proves-a-great-platform-for-tussock-education
Southern Farming Systems (SFS) Agriculture Victoria
Please avoid using this synthetic webbing to decorate your house for Halloween.
Native birds are nesting at the moment, and many species such as the beautiful White Plumed Honeyeater below will use (real) spiderwebs as a downy padding for their nests. Unsurprisingly, the parent birds cannot tell the difference between real and plastic spiderwebs, and when used for nesting, this material can result in fledgling birds becoming snared in their own nests. You can see the poor little bird in the attached image has a foot that is entirely bound up, and needed to be "cut out" of its nest.
The material can also trap bats, larger birds and insects, generally resulting in a slow, painful death.
Let's do better for all the wonderful wildlife we have! 🌿🐦🦉
Pictures and text by: Ryan Christopherson
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NEWS: A new community grants program targeting established weeds and pests will be top priority for a new Victorian advisory board. Biosecurity Victoria Executive Director Katherine Clift announced today the new 10-member Victorian Invasive Pest Advisory Board (VIPA).
Established weeds and pests are widespread and beyond eradication from Victoria. This includes species such as rabbits, blackberries, gorse and serrated tussock.
serratedtussock.com/2023/10/new-pest-management-board-to-boost-collective-action
serratedtussock.com/2023/10/new-pest-management-board-to-boost-collective-action
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Closely related to Serrated Tussock, Chilean Needle Grass is another menace! Here is a good overview:
www.miragenews.com/weed-of-week-chilean-needle-grass-1105756/
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Weed of Week: Chilean needle grass
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Welcome to the next instalment of Weed of the Week for the 2023/24 spring and summer season. Through this series of articles, Council is providing the