Weeds can upend ecological communities, adversely affect rivers, rangelands and forest systems, compete with crops, harm livestock, contaminate produce, reduce water quality and cause …

Thirty-two Weeds of National Significance (known as WONS) have been identified based on their invasiveness, potential for spread and environmental, social and economic impacts. View their …

Oct 3, 2021 · They can damage our natural landscapes, agricultural lands, waterways and coastal areas by displacing native species, contributing to land degradation and reducing farm and …

Since then the list of invasive alien plants in Australia has grown to more than 2700, a figure that climbs by about 20 new species every year. Weeds can be as destructive as land clearing – …

Weeds are exotic, naturalised plants that aren’t technically feasible to eradicate due to their spread and persistence. They compete with cultivated plants for resources like sunlight, water, …

Plant species not native to Australia now account for about 15% of our total flora. About half of them invade native vegetation and about one-quarter are regarded as serious environmental …

Weeds are one of the most serious threats to Australia's environment and agricultural production. Almost all of Australia's native vegetation has been, or could be, affected by weeds. A large …