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Weeds and Problem Plants of the Channel Country is a glove box size 135 page booklet designed to aid in the identification of weeds and problem plants likely to be found in Western Queensland.
While the booklet was developed by the Channel Landcare Group, the text and photography are a combined effort of people who have lived, or are living, in Australia’s unique Channel Country.
Although the Georgina Diamantina Catchment Committee member and vice-chair, Rhondda Alexander was the driving force behind the project, the Weed Deck is a community initiative and is available free to the Georgina Diamantina catchment community.
It will be distributed to local shires, schools, the pastoral community and interested residents.
Weeds and Problem Plants of the Channel Country, presented in an easy to read style with sections covering trees, shrubs, grasses, forbs, cactus and water plants, covers all major weeds and problem species.
Information includes description, habitat, palatability, nutrition, toxicity, notes on the plant, pest plant declaration status and prescribed action.
Weeds and Problem Plants of the Channel Country and the accompanying poster series can be obtained from the Desert Channels Queensland Regional Resource Centre in Longreach. Call in to 92 Galah Street or phone 07 4658 0600 or fax 07 4658 0122.
