Weeds cost Queensland an estimated $600 million annually and have significant impacts on primary industries, natural ecosystems, and human and animal health.
In the Condamine catchment three Weeds of National Significance are a threat: Chilean needle grass, parthenium and blackberry. These along with other weeds are not only a threat to agriculture but some like parthenium, are noxious to animals and dangerous to people’s health.
The community groups of the Condamine catchment are continuing to play their part in locating and identifying weeds in our region through the Weedspotters program, now in its second round. Their identification skills and reporting of infestations is contributing to the understanding of weed spread and consequent control in the catchment. Continue Reading…
