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The VSTWP are excited to see State Government investing an additional $780,500 to support community groups to protect their local environment, industries and cultural heritage from biosecurity threats. Do you have a great idea to help upskill your community to combat established weeds and pest animals in Victoria? Round 3 of the Partnerships Against Pests... Read more
The VSTWP have been busy delivering extension material and landowner packs to strategic local governments around Victoria. The aim of the landowner packs is to enable local governments to deliver extension material to targeted areas in their regions, which will ensure greater education in key areas of infestations. Landowner packs often consist of identification brochures,... Read more
VSTWP Community Engagement Officer, Ivan Carter, has been working with Hepburn Shire and City of Ballarat staff in best practice Serrated tussock management. The VSTWP have delivered information on how to identify, treat, prevent the spread and manage Serrated tussock using best practice principles and the latest research. Staff from these local government agencies have... Read more
The CSIRO is keen to hear from land managers and landholders regarding weed management systems, via a short survey. The details are below, and it will take around 20 minutes to complete. The data is vital to improving the systems we use for managing weed treatments and surveillance. Tell us what data analysis systems you... Read more
We are a massive fan of Landcare champion Jacob Pearce, and what he has achieved in the Rowsley Valley regarding his battle with serrated tussock. He has set a great standard and a deep understanding of what causes serrated tussock to spread across the landscape and how to prevent the devastation this invasive grass can... Read more
We are very excited that this year’s planting day is now only 2 weeks away. Thanks to those who have already registered (look for the information pack below). For those that haven’t registered, come and join us and help improve habitat on Wurundjeri Country at Telford Park, Darley. We will be planting 4,000 seedlings. The... Read more
The VSTWP are excited to see funding for invasive plants on roadsides across Victoria, with the State Government funding 45 councils to treat declared noxious weeds and pests. The State Government is supporting rural and regional councils to reduce roadside weeds and prepare for the upcoming fire season, including serrated tussock. This year, 45 councils... Read more
Efforts to support long-term management of rabbits, blackberries, serrated tussock and gorse across Victoria have been bolstered with support from the Allan Labor Government to four community pest management groups. Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence has announced five Partnerships Against Pests grants to support projects totalling $250,000 across four Groups to tackle pests and weeds... Read more
The Virtual Extension Officer explores different ways to control three of Victoria’s most invasive species, gorse, serrated tussock and rabbits. The virtual landscape has been developed so you can access information anytime and customise the information to suit your situation. Share this tool with your neighbours and encourage them to make a plan to start... Read more
Now is the optimal time to check your property for the noxious weed serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma) and prepare a management plan prior to seeding in spring. The autumn recent rains and mild summer in some parts of Victoria have been good for pastures and crops, but unfortunately, also good for the growth of serrated... Read more