Yearly Archive: 2025
Identification is key to managing tussock: Barunah Plains, Victoria.
Written by Ivan Carter, VSTWP Extension Officer, 2024 Helen and Dale have lived on their broadacre farming property in Barunah Plains, for nearly a decade. They relocated from the city to acquire some acreage for their farming ambitions and growing family. They valued the beautiful landscape, especially with its creek frontage and views of... Read moreGreendale Stage 2 Extension Project wrap-up: Strong community action
The Greendale Stage 2 Extension Project, led by the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP), has concluded with encouraging results across the Moorabool Creek Catchment. Running from April 2024 to February 2025, the project targeted serrated tussock infestations across 2,600 hectares of primarily agricultural and hobby farming land, with a focus on both protecting valuable... Read moreSerrated tussock challenges: Star Weekly Article
The Victorian drought is ‘exacerbating’ the issue of serrated tussock spread in Moorabool, adding to the challenges faced by local landholders and farmers. According to the Victoria Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) website, serrated tussock is a Weed of National Significance and is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its... Read moreStrengthening weed data sharing across Victoria: Key insights from a Statewide Collaboration Project
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP), in partnership with the Victorian Gorse Taskforce (VGT) and the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce (VBT), recently took part in a ground-breaking statewide initiative to improve how invasive plant species data is collected and shared across Victoria. With support from RM Consulting Group (RMCG), the project set out to understand... Read moreSERRATED TUSSOCK EXTENSION PROJECT LAUNCHES IN INVERLEIGH
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) is returning with a new community-driven initiative, this time targeting Inverleigh in Western Victoria, to support and empower landholders in the fight against the highly invasive serrated tussock grass. This extension program marks a significant step forward in assisting landholders with on-ground advice and resources to manage infestations... Read morePARTNERSHIPS AGAINST PESTS ROUND 4: Apply now
Do you have a great idea to help your community combat established pests and weeds in Victoria? Round 4 of the Partnerships Against Pests grants program is now open to organisations operating at a regional or local level with an interest in established invasive species management. The grants will help community groups to deliver workshops,... Read moreGrants for invasive species are now open through the State Government!
The State Labor Government is helping community groups to protect their local environments, industries, and cultural heritage from biosecurity threats through another round of the Partnerships Against Pests grants program. Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence today announced the opening of Round 4 of the $5 million program, which will help community led organisations build the... Read moreVSTWP at the East Gippsland Field Days 2025
On April 11 and 12, 2025, the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) took part in the East Gippsland Field Days in Bairnsdale, an important event for regional engagement and land management education. It was a fantastic opportunity for our team to connect with landholders, community groups, and government agencies about the ongoing challenge posed... Read moreMassive returns for landowners who tackle Serrated Tussock early
How does a return on investment of $130 for every $1 invested sound? If you have the invasive grass Serrated Tussock (Nassella trichotoma) on your property, recent research from the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) has demonstrated that proactive treatment delivers incredible financial benefits. The case studies show that early intervention is the key... Read more- 1
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