Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Sydney Weeds Network ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Biosecurity Act BLOG](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/biosecurity-act-blog/) - This blog has been set up to share info on the Biosecurity Act start a dialogue on the powers of Authorised Officers under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015. Here is a screenshot of a relevant part of the Act: Parts (1) (a), (b) and (d) are fairly straight forward, Part (1) (c) is less - [Crofton Weed Biocontrol](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/crofton-weed-biocontrol-opportunity/) - Jacob Adams from Water NSW is looking for some of the rust fungus Baeodromus eupatorii - the Crofton weed biological control agent. It was released in 2015 with varying success. The DPI facility at Grafton doesn't keep it anymore. So I was advised to ask around for locations (probably old release sites) that may still - [Greater Sydney Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017-2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/greater-sydney-regional-strategic-weed-management-plan-2017-2022/) - Greater Sydney Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017-2022 Greater Sydney Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan Flyer_2 Video https://youtu.be/cZ71lMC2UiE - [Madeira vine and Green and Golden Bell frogs](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/madeira-vine-and-green-and-golden-bell-frogs/) - Whitney-May from Strathfield Council has an infestation of Madeira vine. However, living amongst this vine are Green and Golden Bell frogs. Has anyone got any ideas about how to treat Madeira vine without herbicides? - [Draft GS RWC Weed Incursion Plan - FOR COMMENT](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/test-blog-2-2-2-2/) - DRAFT GS RWC Weed Incursion Plan - February 2018 - [Fire and weed management in Cumberland Plain vegetation](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/fire-and-weed-management-in-cumberland-plain-vegetation/) - Notes from a recent workshop: Fire and weed management in Cumberland Plain vegetation. Download here (PDF).Fire-and-weed-management-in-CP-vegetation - [Biosecurity Act Blog](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/test-blog/) - Instrument-of-Appointment-of-Authorised-Officers Biosecurity Act Requirements_A3 flyer-updated authorised-officers-FAQs Weed Management is Changing Biosecurity Act implementation March 2016 Discussion-Paper-Weeds Department of Primary Industries-discussion paper Supplementary Information Paper-Weeds - [Draft GS RWC High Risk Pathways and Site Mgt Plan - FOR COMMENT](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/test-blog-2/) - DRAFT GS RWC High Risk Pathways and Site Management Plan February 2018 - [Draft GS RWC Regional Weed Communication Strategy - FOR COMMENT](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/test-blog-2-2/) - DRAFT GS Regional Weed Communication Strategy - February 2018 - [Draft GS RWC Regional Inspection Plan - FOR COMMENT](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/test-blog-2-2-2/) - DRAFT GS RWC Regional Inspection Plan - February 2018 - [Members Id blog](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/members-id-blog/) ## Pages - [Home](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/) - PROHIBITED PLANT TRADING Click here for more information Click here for Fact Sheet WEEDS OF THE SYDNEY REGION Vines & Scramblers Tree Weeds Herbs Ground Covers Water Weeds Grass Weeds Bulbous & Succulent Weeds Shrub Weeds - [Stop the Spread Brochures](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/stop-the-spread-brochures/) - STOP THE SPREAD BROCHURES Stop the Spread – Central Stop the Spread – Coastal Stop the Spread – West STOP THE SPREAD BROCHURES (Please note that these brochure are out of date as they were designed for the old subregions) STS-Brochure-Central-Apr19_PRINT STS-Brochure-NTH-Apr19_PRINT STS-Brochure-SthWest-Apr19_PRINT STS-Brochure-WBlueMt-Apr19_PRINT - [Info for Members/Guests](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/info-for-members/) - MEMBER SURVEY RESULTS 2023 BIG WEEDS DAY (s) OUT NEWSLETTERS Subnetwork Meetings Board Meetings Minutes Regional Weed Committee State Weed Committee Annual General Meetings Priority Weed Photo Guide New Members Hub Sydney Trains Weeds Biosecurity African olive info Drone Training 2022 Weed Risk Assessments Bushfire and Weeds UPDATED Generic Weed Biosecurity Policy Template Past Regional - [Big Weeds Day Out - 2026](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/big-weeds-day-out-2026/) - BIG WEEDS DAY OUT – 5 August 2026 Program Invasive Species Council Jack Gough, CEO, Invasive Species Council Sticky nightshade – is it too sticky to remove? Dr Hanwen Wu, DPIRD – Principal Research Scientist – Weeds Is AABR’s expertise in weed management an under-utilised resource? Suzanne Pritchard, AABR Executive Officer, Australian Association of Bush - [Board Meetings 2026](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2026/) - Board Meeting 11 February 2026 Board Meeting 6 May 2026 Board Meeting August 2026 Board Meeting 4 November 2026 – TBC - [Big Weeds Day(s) Out](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/big-weeds-days-out/) - BIG WEEDS DAY OUT 2021 BIG WEEDS DAY OUT 2022 Big Weeds Day Out 2023 Big Weeds Day Out 2025 Big Weeds Day Out 2026 – - [Publications, Apps and Links](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/publications-and-apps/) - Booklets Your Hidden Garden 2008 Recognising Water Weeds Grow Me Instead REVISED Garden Escapes Booklet 2021 Links RegenTV Apps NSW Weedwise App NSW Weedwise App is now available on android smartphones, see NSW WeedWise flyer. 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Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password - [Annual General Meetings](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/annual-general-meetings/) - 2012 AGM Minutes 2013 AGM Minutes 2014 AGM Minutes 2015 AGM Minutes 2016 AGM Minutes 2017 AGM Minutes 2018 AGM Minutes 2019 AGM Minutes 2020 AGM Minutes 2021 AGM Minutes 2022 AGM Minutes 2023 AGM Minutes 2024 AGM Minutes 2025 AGM Minutes . . - [About Us](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/about-us/) - About Sydney Weeds Network Inc. In September 2019, the Sydney Weeds Committees changed its name to Sydney Weeds Network. It is still a small not-for-profit incorporated association of organisations, primarily local councils, working together to assist in weed management across all land tenures in the Greater Sydney region. While Sydney Weeds Committees was made up - [Weed Fact Sheets](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/what-is-being-done/weed-fact-sheets/) - No Space for Weeeeeds Fact Sheets Chameleon plant Creeping Jenny Other Weed Fact Sheets Agapanthus Alligator weed Apple of Sodom Asthma weed Balloon vine Blue morning glory Box elder Cape honeysuckle Castor oil plant Chinese elm Coral tree Dutchmans pipe English Ivy Gladiolus – wild Golden wreath wattle Kikuyu Madeira Vine Phoenix palm Queensland Silver - [Business Plans](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/business_plans/) - FINAL Business Plan 2024 FINAL Business Plan Register 2025 FINAL Business Plan Register 2026 - [Board Meetings 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2025/) - Board Meeting 12 February 2025 Board Meeting 7 May 2025 Board Meeting 13 August 2025 Board Meeting 5 November 2025 - [Board Meeting 5 November 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-5-november-2025/) - AGENDA draft NOTES The Board Meeting – 5th November 2025 did not have a quorum of Board Members, so no official business was completed. Below are some notes resulting. - [Herbs](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/herbs-2/) - Herbs Herbs have a variety of growth habits. In botanical terminology parts of an herbaceous plant will wilt and die down to the soil after growing and flowering is over for the season. They lack a woody stem above the ground. They can be annual, biennial or perennial. For annual herbs the plant dies completely - [Impacts of Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/impacts-of-weeds/) - Impacts of Weeds Weeds have devastating impacts on the health of humans, animals and entire ecosystems. They can cause asthma, hay fever, dermatitis, conjunctivitis and photo (light) sensitivity. Their spines can enter the skin of animals and humans resulting in severe physical injury. They can smother natural vegetation and out-compete native plants for space, light and water. They can - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 3 September 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-3-september-2025/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 3 September 2025 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated documents Please refer to Meeting Minutes for all attachments - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 9 September 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-9-september-2025/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 9 September 2025 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated documents Please refer to Meeting Minutes for all attachments - [Board Meeting 13 August 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-13-august-2025/) - AGENDA draft MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 2 DRAFT SWN-Board-Meeting-7- May- 2025-MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 4 – Out of Session Board Resolution No. 11 ATTACHMENT Item 5 – 2025 Big Weeds Day Out Feedback Summary ATTACHMENT Item 6 – SWN Big Weeds Day Out membership survey ATTACHMENT Item 11.1 – Response from LLS in regard to Regional Weeds - [WEST SUBNETWORK Meetings](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meetings/) - WEST SUBNETWORK 2020 Meetings 25 February 2020 2021 Meetings 4 March 2021 9 September 2021 2022 Meetings 8 March 2022 12 July 2022 2023 Meetings 14 February 2023 5 September 2023 2024 Meetings 23 April 2024 10 September 2024 2025 - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 16 September 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-16-september-2025/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 16 September 2025 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated Documents Please refer to Meeting Minutes for all attachments - [CENTRAL SUBNETWORK Meetings](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meetings/) - CENTRAL SUBNETWORK 2020 Meetings 18 February 2020 2021 Meetings 9 March 2021 7 September 2021 2022 Meetings 15 March 2022 2023 Meetings 28 February 2023 13 September 2023 2024 Meetings 20 February 2024 17 September 2024 2025 Meetings 4 - [COASTAL SUBNETWORK Meetings](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meetings/) - COASTAL SUBNETWORK 2020 Meetings 14 February 2020 2021 Meetings 24 February 2021 15 September 2021 2022 Meetings 30 March 2022 27 July 2022 2023 Meetings 23 February 2023 13 September 2023 2024 Meetings 14 February 2024 11 September - [Water Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/water-weeds/) - Water Weeds Aquatic weeds are plants that invade watercourses, dams and wetlands. These weeds are extremely detrimental to the aquatic environment, where they choke waterways, alter oxygen levels and reduce light penetration. Most of the water weeds have originated from backyard fish ponds or home aquariums and have been accidentally released into the environment. They - [Board Meeting 7 May 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-7-may-2025-2/) - AGENDA draft MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 3 – Draft SWN Board Meeting 12 February 2025 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 5 – Weed treatment calendar - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 26 February 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-26-february-2025/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 26 February 2025 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated documents Please refer to Meeting Minutes for all attachments - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 4 March 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-4-march-2025/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 4 March 2025 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated documents Please refer to Meeting Minutes for all attachments - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 25 February 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-25-february-2025/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 25 February 2025 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated Documents Please refer to Meeting Minutes for all attachments - [Subnetwork Meetings](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/subnetwork-meetings/) - . WEST SUBNETWORK . . CENTRAL SUBNETWORK . . COASTAL SUBNETWORK . - [Board Meeting 12 February 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-12-february-2025/) - AGENDA draft MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 3 – Draft SWN Board Meeting 6 November 2024 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 4a – SWN – NSW Invasive Species Management Review Preliminary Report Feedback ATTACHMENT Item 4b -Sydney Weeds Network Letter of support Tropical Soda Apple to be considered a NEWP ATTACHMENT Item 4c – Correspondence Sydney Weeds Network Letter - [Board Meeting 30 July 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-30-july-2024/) - AGENDA DRAFT MINUTES Attachment 2c PO box-application-form-online-access Attachment 2b Part-2_The-public-officers-legal-role-powers-and-duties_Running-an-IA-in-NSW Attachment 2a Form-a9-appointment-of-public-officer-and-change-of-address - [Board Meeting 17 May 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-17-may-2024/) - AGENDA MINUTES DRAFT Sydney Weeds Network – Nomination Form – May 2024 ATTACHMENT Item 2b Generic budget 2024-2025 ATTACHMENT Item 2a Fee increase data ATTACHMENT Item 1a Nomination Form May 2024 - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 17 September 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-17-september-2024/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 17 September 2024 . AGENDA. . Draft MINUTES. Associated documents Attachment 1: CENTRAL MINUTES 20 Feb 2024 - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 10 September 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-10-september-2024/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 10 September 2024 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 1 – WEST MINUTES 23 Apr 2024 - [AGM info for Members](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/consultation-drafts-2/) - 2021 AGM 2022 AGM 2023 AGM 2024 AGM - [Members 2024 AGM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/members-2024-agm/) - SWN AGM Agenda 27 Nov 2024 ATTACHMENT Item 2 - SWN AGM DRAFT Minutes 23 Nov 2023 ATTACHMENT Item 4 - 2024 AUDITED FINANCIAL STMNTS SWN ATTACHMENT Item 5 - Office Bearer nominations 2024 ATTACHMENT Item 6.1 - Business Plan Register 2024 ATTACHMENT Item 6.2 - Business Plan Register 2025 - Draft ATTACHMENT Item 7.1 - [Board Meetings 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2024/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password - [Board Meeting 6 November 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-6-november-2024/) - AGENDA DRAFT MINUTES ATTACHMENT 1 SWN Board Meeting 30 JULY 2024 MINUTES DRAFT ATTACHMENT 2 Draft_SWN AGM Agenda Nov 2024 - [Correspondence Register](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/correspondence-register/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password - [FINANCIAL AND BUDGET INFORMATION](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/financial-and-budget-information/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password - [Grant information](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/grant-information/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password - [Out-of-session (OOS) Decision Register](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/out-of-sessions-oos-decision-register/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password - [Simplified Chinese Translations](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/simplified-chinese-translations/) - Frogbit Simplified Chinese Water lettuce simplified Chinese Alligator weed Simp Chinese KLMP simp chinese - [How to manage aggressive customers](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/bulbous-succulent-weeds-2-2-2-2/) - How to manage aggressive customers Brimbank Library Manual Behaviours Brimbank Library Procedure CoGG Aquatics procedures 2 Customer Aggression Procedures CoGG By Laws How To- Customer Aggression Procedures Lost Dogs CAP Procedure Example SA Managing Aggressive Person - [WONS Sheets 2012](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/wons-sheets-2012/) - WONS Sheets 2012 The documents posted in this section are from the Sydney Weeds Committees’ files that reside with the Executive Officer – Amanda Kotlash. Some of this information may be still useful. Bankstown WONS Campbelltown WONS Canterbury Rockdale WONS Defence coastal WONS Defence west sydney WONS Holroyd WONS Hunters Hill WONS Ku-ring-gai WONS Lane - [Regional Weed Plans (past ones)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/regional-weed-plans-past-ones/) - Regional Weed Plans (past ones) The documents posted in this section are from the Sydney Weeds Committees’ files that reside with the Executive Officer – Amanda Kotlash. Some of this information may be still useful. Please note that some of this information appears twice (i.e. one version in Word and the other as a .PDF). - [Bushfire and Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/bushfire-and-weeds/) - BUSHFIRE AND WEEDS Auld and Oconnel 1991 Fabaceae Davies et al 2013 Lane Cove Bushfire Post-fire weed triage SA post bushfire Fact Sheet Thompson and Leishman 2005 - [African Olive](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/african-olive-info/) - African Olive Information The documents / maps / photos etc. posted in this section are from the Sydney Weeds Committees files that reside with the Executive Officer – Amanda Kotlash. Some of the information may be out-of-date or not appropriate now, but it was thought that they may provide a good launching pad for the - [Biosecurity](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/biosecurity/) - Weeds and Biosecurity Handbook . NSW Biosecurity and Food Safety Strategy 2022-2030 . Examples of letters from Blue Mts Council . Biosecurity templates & forms . Greater Sydney Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2023-2027 . - [Weeds on Train Corridors](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds-on-train-corridors/) - WEEDS ON SYDNEY TRAINS PROPERTY The first thing to do is put a complaint in to Sydney Trains. Documented complaints helps them show their managers what needs to be done. This can be done either by calling 131500 or emailing – see the following link for more info: Sydney Trains Complaints LINK - [State WC Meetings](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/state-wc-meetings/) - No 15 2020 State Weed Committee – Agenda State Weed Committee – Meeting Outcomes - [RWC Meetings](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/rwc-meetings/) - Regional Weed Committee Meetings 2017 RWC Meeting No. 10 – 17 December 2017 2018 RWC Meeting No. 11 – 8 March 2018 RWC Meeting No.12 – 7 June 2018 RWC Meeting No. 13 – 25 October 2018 2019 RWC Meeting No. 14 – 14 February 2019 RWC Meeting No. 15 – 16 May 2019 RWC - [Presentations](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/bulbous-succulent-weeds-2-2-2-2-2/) - PRESENTATIONS Blue Mts Council Regional Weeds Presentation – Part One Blue Mts Council Regional Weeds Presentation – Part Two Greater Sydney – NSW Weeds Metadata Standard presentation to LCAs New WONS resources presentation – Mel Hall 2017 Kei Apple Project-Stage 3 - [INSURANCE](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/insurance/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password - [Board Meeting 13 September 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-13-september-2023/) - SWN Board Meeting 13 September 2023 AGENDA MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 3 – SWN Board Meeting 8 May 2023 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 5 – Draft 3 business plan 2024 ATTACHMENT Item 6- draft CODE OF CONDUCT ATTACHMENT Item 11 – SWN Liberty Public Products Liability Late Item Amanda’s pay and contract - [Board Meetings 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2023/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password - [Board Document Access](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/document-access/) - Please log in with board member access Your access to this document or image has been denied. For access, you must first log in as a Board Member… Log In Here - [Board Meeting 6 February 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-6-february-2024/) - AGENDA draft MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 3a – Draft Board Meeting 27 September 2023 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 3b – Board Meeting 4 Dec 2023 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 4a – draft CODE OF CONDUCT 2024 ATTACHMENT Item 4b – About the constitution ATTACHMENT Item 4c – Types of resolutions ATTACHMENT Item 4d – Resolving disputes ATTACHMENT Item - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 23 April 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-23-april-2024/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 23 April 2024 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated Documents Attachment 1 – West Subnetwork MINUTES 5 Sept 2023 - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 11 September 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-11-september-2024/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 11 September 2024 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 1 – COASTAL MINUTES 13 Sep 2023 - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 20 Feb 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-20-feb-2024/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 20 Feb 2024 . AGENDA. . MINUTES . Associated Documents ATT Item 2 – CENTRAL Draft MINUTES 19 Sep 2023 - [Contact](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/contact/) - Contact Us For more information about the Sydney Weeds Network contact: Karen Harper Executive Officer Sydney Weeds Network Incorporated Email: info@sydneyweeds.org.au Phone: 0466 787 366 (Note: this service does not receive texts) Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 5 September 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-5-september-2023/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 5 September 2023 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated Documents ATT Item 2 – WEST Draft MINUTES 14 Feb 2023 - [Member Newsletters](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/member-newsletters/) - Newsletters Sydney Weeds Newsletter No. 1 Sydney Weeds Newsletter No. 2 Sydney Weeds Newsletter No. 3 Sydney Weeds Newsletter No. 4 Sydney Weeds Newsletter No. 5 Sydney Weeds Newsletter No. 6 Sydney Weeds Newsletter No. 7 Sydney Weeds Newsletter No. 8 Sydney Weeds Newsletter No.9 Sydney Weeds Newsletter No. 10 . . - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 14 February 2024](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-14-february-2024/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 14 February 2024 . AGENDA . . NO QUORUM . Associated documents ATT Item 2 – COASTAL Draft MINUTES 13 Sep 2023 - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 13 September 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-13-september-2023/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 13 September 2023 . AGENDA. Draft MINUTES. . Associated documents ATT Item 2 – COASTAL Draft MINUTES 23 Feb 2023 - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 23 February 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-23-february-2023/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 23 February 2023 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 2 – COASTAL Draft MINUTES 27 Jul 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 7 -STS COASTAL Jan 2023 comp ATTACHMENT Item 8 – Participation - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 13 Sep 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-13-sep-2023/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 13 Sep 2023 . AGENDA. . MINUTES . Associated Documents ATT Item 2 – CENTRAL Draft MINUTES 28 Feb 2023 - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 28 Feb 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-28-feb-2023/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 28 Feb 2023 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 2a – Draft CENTRAL MINUTES 2 Aug 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 2b – Draft CENTRAL MINUTES 15 Mar 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 7 – STS CENTRAL Jan 2023 COMP PRINT ATTACHMENT Item 8 – Participants - [Members 2023 AGM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/members-2023-agm/) - SWN AGM Agenda 23 Nov 2023 ATTACHMENT Item 2 - SWN AGM DRAFT Minutes 24 Nov 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 4 - 2023 AUDITED FINANCIAL STMNTS SWN ATTACHMENT Item 5a - Coastal SWN nomination form 2023 ATTACHMENT Item 5b - Central SWN nomination form 2023 ATTACHMENT Item 5c - West SWN nomination form 2023 ATTACHMENT Item - [Weeding Videos - Specific Weeds and Areas](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed-management-techniques-2/) - Asparagus Fern – City of Ryde Asparagus Fern – all species Moth Vine – Araujia sericifera Madeira Vine – Anredera cordifolia Turkey rhubarb – Acetosa sagittata Cassia – Senna pendula var. glabrata Gazania – all species Mickey Mouse Plant – Ochna serrulata Ming asparagus fern – Asparagus macowanii var. zuluensis Asthma weed – Parietaria judaica - [Members 2022 AGM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/members-2022-agm/) - SWN AGM Agenda 24 Nov 2022 SWN AGM Minutes 24 Nov 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 2 - DRAFT AGM mins 7 Dec 2021 plus fins ATTACHMENT Item 4 - Unaudited Fin statement 2021-2022 ATTACHMENT Item 5a - Coastal SWN nomination form 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 5b - Central SWN nomination form 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 5c - West - [Members 2021 AGM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/members-2021-agm/) - SWN AGM Agenda 7 Dec 2021 SWN AGM Minutes and Audited Fins 2020-2021 ATTACHMENT Item 2 - DRAFT AGM 2020 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 4 - Unaudited Fin Statement 2020-2021 ATTACHMENT Item 5a - Coastal SWN nomination form 2021 ATTACHMENT Item 5b - Central SWN nomination form 2021 ATTACHMENT Item 5c - West SWN nomination form - [Big Weeds Day Out - 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/big-weeds-day-out-2023/) - BIG WEEDS DAY OUT – 7 June 2023 PROGRAM Weeding Together? The social science of weed management. Associate Professor – Sonia Graham University of Wollongong Gardening Responsibly – Aimee Freimanis- Program Manager Gardening Responsibly Presented by Amanda Kotlash on behalf of Emily Thomas DPI Herbarium specimen preparation – Peter Jobson and Seanna McCune Australian Institute - [Big Weeds Day Out - 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/big-weeds-day-out-2022/) - BIG WEEDS DAY OUT – 11 May 2022 PROGRAM PHOTOS Evaluation Summary BWDO 2022 - [Board Meeting 8 May 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-8-may-2023/) - SWN Board Meeting 8 May 2023 AGENDA MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 4 – SWN Board Meeting 25 Jan 2023 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 5 – Draft business plan 2022-2023 ATTACHMENT Item 6- draft CODE OF CONDUCT ATTACHMENT Item 7 – draft Code of meeting practice - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 24 - 31 May 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/regional-weed-committee-meeting-24-31-may-2023/) - REGIONAL WEED COMMITTEE MEETING No. 24 – 31 May 2023 AGENDA Draft MINUTES Associated documents - [RWC Meeting 20 - 25 March 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/rwc-meeting-20-25-march-2021/) - RWC MEETING No. 20 – 25 march 2021 AGENDA MINUTES Associated documents GSRWC Meeting 20 pack – 25 March 2021 new weed incursions report NOV2020Regional Coordination Report November 2020 - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 14 February 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-14-february-2023/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 14 February 2023 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 2 – WEST Draft MINUTES 12 Jul 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 8 – STS WEST Jan 2023 PRINT comp ATTACHMENT Item 9 – Participants - [Legislation, Plans and Strategies](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/what-is-being-done/strategic-documents/) - Legislation, Plans and Strategies The legislative that deals with the management of weeds in NSW is the Biosecurity Act 2015. NSW Biosecurity Strategy 2013-2021 Australian Weeds Strategy 2017-2027 Greater Sydney Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2023-2027 Regional plans are developed in accordance with the following goals: Exclude – prevent the establishment of new invasive species We - [Legislation, Plans and Policies](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/legislation-plans-and-policies/) - The latest information of weeds legislation go to: NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 Stopping NSW’s Creeping Peril - a report by the Invasive Species Council Weeds pose an ever increasing threat to the natural environment, primary industries and human and animal health. The NSW Invasive Species Plan describes the current context and objectives for invasive species - [Board Meeting 25 January 2023](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-25-january-2023/) - SWN Board Meeting 25 Jan 2023 AGENDA MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 3 – Office Bearer noms 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 4 – SWN Board Meeting 13 Oct 2022 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 5 – Board request to RWC online sales_MH feedback ATTACHMENT Item 6a – STS CENTRAL Jan 2023 COMP PRINT ATTACHMENT Item 6b -STS COASTAL Jan 2023 - [Budget Information](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/budget-information/) - 2nd Quarter SWN Actual and Predicted budget 2022-2023 1st Quarter SWN Actual and Predicted budget 2022-2023 FINAL Income and Expenditure 2021-2022 FINAL Income and Expenditure GRANTS 2021-2022 FINAL Income and Expenditure 2020-2021 FINAL Projects Holding acc Income and Expend. 2020-2021 FINAL income and expenditure 2019-2020 SWC Final CORRECTED income and expenditure 2018-2019 SWC Actual and - [Board Meetings 2016](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2016/) - Board meeting Minutes 3 Nov 2016 - [Board Meetings 2017](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2016-17/) - Board Meeting 22 Aug 2017 MINUTES Board meeting Minutes 28 Feb 2017 - [Board Meeting 13 October 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-13-october-2022/) - SWN Board Meeting 13 October 2022 AGENDA draft MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 4 – SWN Board Meeting 8 Aug 2022 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 5 – Board request to RWC online sales ATTACHMENT Item 7 – Laptop options and quote ATTACHMENT Item 9 – Grant funds update ATTACHMENT Item 10 – DRAFT SWN Calendar for 2023 - [Agapanthus](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/agapanthus/) - link to DPI Weedwise Latin Name Family Origin Habit Leaves Flowers Fruit Roots Dispersal Control Notes Notes (bottom) - [Board Meeting 17 February 2021 ZOOM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-17-february-2021-zoom/) - SWN Board Meeting 17 Feb 2021 AGENDA MINUTES – when adopted ATTACHMENT Item 6- SWN Board Meeting 23 Sep 2020 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 8 – Signed OOS Board Paper No 7 ATTACHMENT Item 11a – 1st Quarter public website report ATTACHMENT Item 11b – 2nd Quarter public website report - [Board Meeting 27 April 2022 ZOOM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-27-april-2022-zoom/) - SWN Board Meeting 27 Apr 2022 AGENDA SWN Board Meeting 27 Apr 2022 DRAFT MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 4 – SWN Board Meeting 17 Feb 2022 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 5 – agenda BWDO 11 May 2022 - [Board Meeting 5 August 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-5-august-2021/) - SWN Board Meeting 5 Aug 2021 AGENDA draft MINUTES RE_ HRCC Membership of Sydney Weeds Network ATTACHMENT Item 5 – Evaluation wrap-up ATTACHMENT Item 7 – DRAFT SWN Board Meeting 17 Feb 2021 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 11 – HRCC Membership app form ATTACHMENT Item 12a – 3rd quarter public website report ATTACHMENT Item 12b – - [Board Meeting 17 February 2021 ZOOM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-17-february-2021-zoom-2/) - SWN Board Meeting 17 Feb 2021 AGENDA DRAFT MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 6- SWN Board Meeting 23 Sep 2020 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 8 – Signed OOS Board Paper No 7 ATTACHMENT Item 11a – 1st Quarter public website report ATTACHMENT Item 11b – 2nd Quarter public website report - [Board Meeting 23 September 2020 ZOOM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-23-september-2020-zoom/) - SWN Board Meeting 23 Sep 2020 AGENDA MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 3 – SWN Board Meeting 25 June 2020 MINUTES draft ATTACHMENT Item 6a -EO Letter-of-engagement 2020-21 ATTACHMENT Item 6b – Amanda’s contract calculations 2020-2021 ATTACHMENT Item 10a -Quote for proof reading etc ATTACHMENT Item 10b – Final printing quote ATTACHMENT Item 10c Weedy Garden Plants - [Board Meeting 7 May 2020 ZOOM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-7-may-2020-zoom/) - DRAFT SWN Board Meeting 7 May 2020 MINUTES SWN Board Meeting 7 May 2020 AGENDA ATTACHMENT Item 4- SWN Board Meeting 5 Feb 2020 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 7 – Conflict of Interest Register ATTACHMENT Item 8a – SWN Actual and predicted budget 2019-2020 ATTACHMENT Item 8b – Coronavirus Special Update from our Accountant ATTACHMENT Item - [Board Meeting 17 October 2019 - ZOOM Video Conference](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-17-october-2019-zoom-video-conference/) - SWC Board Meeting 17 Oct 2019 AGENDA ATTACHMENT A – DRAFT SWC Board Meeting 25 Jul 2019 MINUTES ATTACHMENT B – AKs hours ITEM 7 – SWC Final CORRECTED income and expenditure 2018-2019 Item 7 -SWC Actual and predicted budget 2019-2020 Item 9 Website report 1st Quarter 2019 Item 12 DRAFT SWC AGM Agenda 21 - [AGM 24 November 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/agm-24-november-2022/) - SWN AGM Agenda 24 Nov 2022 DRAFT MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 2 – DRAFT AGM mins 7 Dec 2021 plus fins ATTACHMENT Item 4 – Unaudited Fin statement 2021-2022 ATTACHMENT Item 5a – Coastal SWN nomination form 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 5b – Central SWN nomination form 2022 ATTACHMENT Item 5c – West SWN nomination form 2022 - [Board Meeting 11 November 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-11-november-2021/) - SWN Board Meeting 11 Nov 2021 AGENDA MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 4 – SWN Board Meeting 5 Aug 2021 draft MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 5- Constitution – suggested revisions ATTACHMENT Item 6 – DRAFT SWN AGM Agenda 25 Nov 2021 ATTACHMENT Item 8 – Unaudited Fin Statement 2020-2021 ATTACHMENT Item 11 – DRAFT Calendar for 2022 - [Board Meeting 8 August 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-8-august-2022/) - SWN BOARD MEETING – 8 AUGUST 2022 AGENDA MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 4 – SWN Board Meeting 27 Apr 2022 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 5 – Evaluation wrap-up BWDO 2022 - [Board Meeting 17 February 2022 ZOOM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-17-february-2022-zoom/) - SWN Board Meeting 17 Feb 2022 AGENDA SWN Board Meeting 17 Feb 2022 DRAFT MINUTES ATTTACHMENT Item 4 – SWN Board Meeting MINUTES 11 Nov 2021 ATTACHMENT Item 11 – DRAFT Calendar for 2022 - [Weed Risk Assessment Info](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/past-wra/) - Weed Risk Assessment Workshop Video Click Here Weed Risk Assessments (current) The Weed Risk Assessments included in this section are taken from the DPI WIDX WRA Database on the date indicated. If they are described as WORKING that means that they have not been APPROVED. Alligator weed WRA Greater Sydney – WORKING (8 Sept 2020) - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 27 July 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-27-july-2022/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 27 July 2022 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 3 – Draft Coastal MINUTES 30 Mar 2022 - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 12 July 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-12-july-2022/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 12 July 2022 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 3 – Draft WEST MINUTES 16 Mar 2022 - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 15 March 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-15-march-2022/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 15 March 2022 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 2 – Central Draft MINUTES 7 Sep 2021 - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 30 March 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-30-march-2022/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 30 March 2022 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 2 – Coastal Draft MINUTES 15 Sep 2021 - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 8 March 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-8-march-2022/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 8 March 2022 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 2 – WEST Draft MINUTES 9 Sep 2021 - [Board Meetings 2022](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2022/) - Board Meeting 13 October 2022 Board Meeting 8 August 2022 Board Meeting 27 April 2022 Board Meeting 17 February 2022 - [Board Meetings 2018](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2018/) - Board Meeting 22 October 2018 – Face-to-face Board Meeting 1 June 2018 – teleconference Board Meeting 6 March 2018 – teleconference - [Board Meetings 2019](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-20218/) - Board Meeting 17 October 2019 – ZOOM Video Board Meeting 25 July 2019 – Face-to-face Board Meeting 11 April 2019 – Face-to-face Board Meeting 7 February 2019 – Face-to-face - [Board Meetings 2020](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2020/) - Board Meeting 23 September 2020 ZOOM Board Meeting 25 June 2020 ZOOM Board Meeting 7 May 2020 ZOOM Board Meeting 5 February 2020 – Face-to-face - [Board Meetings 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meetings-2021/) - Board Meeting 11 November 2021 Board Meeting 5 August 2021 Board Meeting 17 February 2021 ZOOM - [Board Meetings old](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-only-content-copy/) - Board Meetings Board Meeting 17 February 2022 Board Meeting 11 November 2021 Board Meeting 5 August 2021 Board Meeting 17 February 2021 ZOOM Board Meeting 23 September 2020 ZOOM Board Meeting 25 June 2020 ZOOM Board Meeting 7 May 2020 ZOOM Board Meeting 5 February 2020 – - [Weed Forums](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/member-forums/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password - [Login](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/login-member/) - [Vines & Scramblers](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/vines-and-scramblers/) - Vines & Scramblers Vines, scramblers or climbing plants can trail or creep along the ground but generally require the support of other plants to grow because their stems, in most cases, lack the central thickening which imparts rigour to trees and shrubs. Their stems are usually supple and can twist and contort in erratic convolutions - [Weed Identification](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/impacts-of-weeds/weed-identification/) - Weed Identification Self Guiding Weed Identification Tools Self guiding identification sites enable searches by growth habit/weed type: tree, shrub, vine, herb, grass, aquatic (water) or bulbous succulent. The flower, seed or fruit is often necessary for identification Australian Government Weeds Identification Tool – look up weeds by name, place, growth habit and flower colour. PlantNET - [Weed Management](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/what-is-being-done/) - [Weed Control Techniques](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed-control-techniques/) - Weed Control Techniques Remember that weeds can also provide habitat for native animals, if there is not a lot of native vegetation around. So, before you start…….click here The Manual Weed Control Methods illustrated below are demonstrated in our short films under Basic Weeding Techniques. Films showing control methods specific to particular weeds can also be viewed. MANUAL WEED CONTROL METHODS - [RWC Meeting 19 - 30 June 2020](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/rwc-meeting-19-30-june-2020/) - RWC MEETING No. 19 – 30 June 2020 AGENDA MINUTES Associated documents 1.1 GS RWC Interest Register July 2020 2.0 Action Schedule 3.0 Regional Weed Coordination Report 3.1 New weed incursions report 3.2 Prohibited trade of plants campaign 4.0 Weeds Action Program Report 4.1 WAP 2019-20 income and expenditure 4.2 WAP Survey Report FINAL 6.0 - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 18 - 26 March 2020](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/regional-weed-committee-meeting-18-26-march-2020/) - REGIONAL WEED COMMITTEE MEETING No. 18 – 26 March 2020 AGENDA MINUTES Associated documents 1.2 GS RWC Interest Register 5.0 Regional Weed Coordination 5.1 New weed incursion report 6.0 WAP Report 6.1 Year 5 budget memo for steering committee 7.0 Nominations for members 8.0 Proposed Biosecurity zone 8.1 letter from shoalhaven city council re biosecurity - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 17 - 15 November 2019](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/regional-weed-committee-meeting-17-15-november-2019/) - REGIONAL WEED COMMITTEE MEETING No. 17 – 15 November 2019 AGENDA MINUTES Associated documents 2.1 Action Schedule 5.0 Regional Weed Coordination 5.1 WAP Summary and Highlights 5.2 New Incursions report – meeting 17 docx 6.0 Alignment of subregional committees 6.1 SWN new subgroups Sep 2019 7.0 Sydney Flower Markets Biosecurity Officer 8.0 Sydney Flower - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 16 - 15 August 2019](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/regional-weed-committee-meeting-16-15-august-2019/) - REGIONAL WEED COMMITTEE MEETING No. 16 – 15 August 2019 AGENDA MINUTES Associated documents 1.1 GS RWC Conflict of Interest Register 2.1 Action Schedule 5.0 Business Paper Proposed amended RWC ToR 5.1 GS RWC_ToR 16 May 2016 5.2 Proposed RWC Model ToR_June 2017 5.3 Proposed GS RWC_ToR_ JUL 2019 5.4 Summary of proposed amendments - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 15 - 16 May 2019](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/regional-weed-committee-meeting-15-16-may-2019/) - REGIONAL WEED COMMITTEE MEETING No. 15 – 16 May 2019 AGENDA MINUTES Associated documents 0.2 Regional Weed Committee Draft minutes – meeting 14 4.0 Business Paper – Review of weed committees and coordination 4.1 Issues and options alaignment of GS regional weed committees 4.2 SWC’s response to issues and options paper 5.0 Business Paper - [Weeding Videos - General Techniques](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed-management-techniques/) - Paul The Weed Guy – Tools Paul The Weed Guy – What weeds are Paul The Weed Guy – Lawn weeds Paul The Weed Guy – Do Not Sell Paul The Weed Guy – Parthenium weed Introduction Weeding tools and equipment Crown cut Cut and Paint Digging out tubers Drill and Frill Foliar spraying Frilling - [Registration Cancelled](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/registration-cancelled/) - [ESPRESSO_CANCELLED] - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 15 Sept 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-15-sept-2021/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 15 September 2021 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 2 – Coastal Draft MINUTES 24 Feb 2021 - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 9 September 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-9-september-2021/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 9 September 2021 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 2 – West Draft MINUTES 4 Mar 2021 - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 7 September 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-7-september-2021/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 7 September 2021 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 2 – Central Draft MINUTES 9 Mar 2021 - [Log In](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/log-in/) - [discussion_board_login_form] [is_logged_in]You are already logged in[/is_logged_in] - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 9 Mar 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-9-mar-2021/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 9 March 2021 . AGENDA . . Draft MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 3 – Central Draft MINUTES 18 Feb 2020 ATTACHMENT Item 7 -WRA-Local-Priority-Weed-List Peri-urban Environmental Biosecurity Network - [CENTRAL Subnetwork Meeting 18 Feb 2020](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/central-subnetwork-meeting-18-feb-2020/) - Central Subnetwork Meeting 18 February 2020 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated Documents ATTACHMENT Item 5 – Local weed list by LGA ATTACHMENT Item 6 – New STS brouchures weed lists - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 14 Feb 2020](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-14-feb-2020/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 14 February 2020 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 2 – SWN nomination form 2020 ATTACHMENT Item 6 – Local weed list by LGA ATTACHMENT Item 7 – New STS brouchures weed lists - [COASTAL Subnetwork Meeting 24 Feb 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/coastal-subnetwork-meeting-24-feb-2021/) - Coastal Subnetwork Meeting 24 February 2021 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 3 – Coastal Draft MINUTES 14 Feb 2020 ATTACHMENT Item 7 -WRA-Local-Priority-Weed-List Peri-urban Environmental Biosecurity Network Presentation - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 4 May 2021 - copy](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-4-may-2021-copy/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 4 May 2021 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 3- West Draft MINUTES 25 Feb 2020 ATTACHMENT Item 7 -WRA-Local-Priority-Weed-List Peri-urban Environmental Biosecurity Network Presentation - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 4 May 2021](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-4-may-2021/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 4 May 2021 . AGENDA . . MINUTES . Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 3- West Draft MINUTES 25 Feb 2020 ATTACHMENT Item 7 -WRA-Local-Priority-Weed-List Peri-urban Environmental Biosecurity Network Presentation - [WEST Subnetwork Meeting 25 February 2020](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/west-subnetwork-meeting-25-february-2020/) - West Subnetwork Meeting 25 February 2020 AGENDA MINUTES Associated documents ATTACHMENT Item 7 – Local weed list by LGA ATTACHMENT Item 8 – New STS brouchures weed lists - [Executive Officer information](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/executive-officer-information/) - Executive Officer Information AKotlash Summary resume AKotlash Full resume Sept 2020 Signed EO Letter of Engagement 2020-2021 - [Info for New Starters](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/info-for-new-starters/) - Information for New Starters GUIDE FOR NEW LCA council staff Handy link to Biosecurity Templates and Forms THE BIG WEED LIST (old noxious categories and GSRSWMP objectives rev 16 May 2018) EXAMPLE LETTERS FROM BLUE MTS COUNCIL – kindly shared by Dave Whiteman (Blue Mts Council) PRIORITY WEED PHOTO GUIDE – kindly shared and - [Board Meeting 25 June 2020 ZOOM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-25-june-2020-zoom/) - SWN Board Meeting 25 June 2020 AGENDA Draft – SWN Board Meeting 25 June 2020 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 3 – DRAFT SWN Board Meeting 7 May 2020 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 8 – Website Report ATTACHMENT Item 9 – GE Sneak preview ATTACHMENT Item 10 -Local weed list by LGA - [Executive Officer INFO](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/executive-officer-info/) - Full and Summary CV Time Sheets - [Prevent the spread of weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/hygiene-prevent-the-spread-of-weedsseeds/) - Prevent the spread of weeds Weeds are plants that invade areas where they do not belong. They destroy original ecosystems, damage health and restrict optimum usage of land. They often spread from backyards when people dump garden clippings onto road reserves, vacant land or near bushland. Birds and animals carry them on their fur so they - [Types of Impacts](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/impacts-of-weeds/the-impacts-of-weeds/) - Types of Impacts Weeds have devastating impacts on the health of humans, animals and entire ecosystems. They can cause asthma, hay fever, dermatitis, conjunctivitis and photo (light) sensitivity. Their spines can enter the skin of animals and humans resulting in severe physical injury. They can smother natural vegetation and out-compete native plants for space, light and water. They can - [Prevent the spread of plant diseases](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/hygiene-prevent-spread-of-harmful-plant-diseases/) - Prevent the spread of plant diseases Below is information about some plant diseases affecting native vegetation in the Sydney region. People who manage weeds in bushland reserves and on their properties need to be able to recognise if these diseases are present and what can be done to minimise the risks of further spread. MYRTLE - [Board Meeting 5 February 2020 - Face-to-face](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-5-february-2020-face-to-face/) - DRAFT SWC Board Meeting 5 Feb 2020 MINUTES SWC Board Meeting 5 Feb 2020 AGENDA ATTACHMENT Item 3 – DRAFT SWC Board Meeting 17 Oct 2019 MINUTES ATTACHMENT Item 6 – FINAL – Calendar for SWN 2020 - [OOS Board Paper 2019-2020 No.1](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/oos-board-paper-2019-2020-no-1/) - OOS Board Paper 2019-2020 No 1 - [Videos](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/videos/) - Introduction Weeding tools and equipment Crown cut Cut and Paint Digging out tubers Drill and Frill Foliar spraying Frilling Hand pulling weeds Scrap and paint vine stems Scrap and paint stems Scrap and paint stems or tubers Skirting vines - [Board Meeting 25 July 2019 - Face-to-face](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-25-july-2019-face-to-face/) - SWC Board Meeting 25 Jul 2019 AGENDA ATTACHMENT A – DRAFT SWC Board Meeting 11 Apr 2019 MINUTES ATTACHMENT B – issues and options paper 8 July 19 ATTACHMENT C – SWC Final income and expenditure 2018-2019 - [Consultation drafts](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/consultation-drafts/) - Consultation drafts Draft amended GSRSWMP-for comment (closes 19 July) MANDATORY DOCUMENTS – for comment (closed) - [Newsletters](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/newsletter-info-copy/) - NEWSLETTERS Sydney Weeds Newsletter No.1 - [Newsletter info](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/newsletter-info/) - NEWSLETTER INFO Meet the Board Glyphosate-Alternatives Boneseed-Bitou Flower Market Update with forms - [Meet the Board](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/meet-the-board/) - Meet the Board Leanne Bunn – President Chair of Sydney Central Subregional committee Rudi Adlmayer Deputy Chair Sydney Central subregional committee Joel Daniels – Treasurer Chair of Sydney South West Subregional Committee Alex Burgess-Buxton Deputy Chair Sydney South West Subregional Committee Vacant position Chair of Sydney North Subregional Committee Anthony Newling Deputy Chair Sydney North - [Board Meeting 11 April 2019 - Face-to-face](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/board-meeting-11-april-2019-face-to-face/) - DRAFT SWC Board Meeting 11 Apr 2019 MINUTES SWC Board Meeting 11 Apr 2019 AGENDA ATTACHMENT A -DRAFT SWC Board Meeting 7 Feb 2019 MINUTES ATTACHMENT B – SWC Actual and predicted budget 2018-2019 ATTACHMENT C -Generic Weed Biosecurity Policy Template 4 Mar 2019 ATTACHMENT D – DRAFT SWC Policy Manual ATTACHMENT E 1) Business - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 14 - 14 February 2019](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/regional-weed-committee-meeting-14-14-february-2019/) - REGIONAL WEED COMMITTEE MEETING No. 14 – 14 February 2019 AGENDA MINUTES Associated documents Attachment 5.1 Business Paper 8, GS RWC meeting 9 Attachment 5.2 Extract from minutes, GS RWC meeting 9 Attachment 5.3 Proposed Key Performance Indicators for GS RSWMP Attachment 6.1 Weeds Action Program Report Attachment 6.2 Mapping Tool supporting information January 2019 - [Tree Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/tree-weeds/) - Tree Weeds The tree weeds are often the most obvious, simply by virtue of the fact that they occupy a large area in an ecosystem. Because of the sheer size many of these plants can attain, it makes them one of the most costly and difficult group of plants to treat or remove. Tree weeds - [Bulbous & Succulent Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/bulbous-succulent-weeds/) - Bulbous & Succulent Weeds These plants are extremely hardy due to their above ground and below ground storage structures, which are modified leaves, stems and roots. This group of plants includes all of the Asparagus species. These plants are prolific, hardy (drought-resistant), shade tolerant and highly invasive. They have extensive underground rhizomes that form thick - [Shrub Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/shrub-weeds/) - Shrub Weeds The shrub weeds are often the most prolific, because of the fact that they are a common addition to many home gardens. The main problem arises from the irresponsible dumping of garden waste in bushland and reserves bordering on home gardens and inadequate garden maintenance allowing plants to seed and spread to nearby - [Ground Covers](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/ground-covers/) - Ground Covers These herbaceous, slightly woody or strap like plants may seem insignificant in reserves and bushland areas, but they displace native ground covers and thus reduce the biodiversity of natural areas, which alters the whole ecology of that community. Many of these plants are still found for sale in nurseries and local markets. Like - [Grass Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/grass-weeds/) - Grass Weeds The Grass Weeds are commonly overlooked, however, exotic grass species are invading roadsides, reserves and bushland in Sydney and aggressively displace native ground covers. Although many of these species are desirable pasture grasses and turf grasses in home lawns, parks and playing fields, they are also problematic bushland and garden weeds because they - [Board Meeting 7 February 2019 - Face-to-face](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/useful-information-2-4-3/) - SWC Board Meeting 7 Feb 2019 AGENDA ATTACHMENT A – DRAFT SWC Board Meeting 22 Oct 2018 MINUTES ATTACHMENT B – SWC Actual and predicted budget 2018-2019 ATTACHMENT C – DRAFT Generic Weed Biosecurity Policy ATTACHMENT D – SWC business plan 2018-2019 DRAFT - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 13 - 25 October 2018](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/regional-weed-committee-meeting-13-25-october-2018/) - REGIONAL WEED COMMITTEE MEETING No. 13 – 25 October 2018 AGENDA MINUTES Associated documents Business Paper 3 -Peri-urban biosecurity project Business Paper 4 -DPI initiatives and recent developments Business Paper 5 – Feedback from DPI Business Paper 6 -RSWMP amendments Business Paper 7 – WAP update Business Paper 10 -Regional permits for the off-label use - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 12 - 7 June 2018](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/regional-weed-committee-meeting-12-7-june-2018/) - Regional Weed Committee Meeting No. 12 – 7 June 2018 AGENDA Associated documents Business Paper 4 -RSWMP amendments Business Paper 5 – WAP update Business Paper 9 – Approval of WAP documents Changes to the GS RSWMP endorsed by the GS RWC Compliance Standard Letter to LCA (1) Consultation Draft 2 Compliance Standard (1) DRAFT - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 10 - 17 December 2017](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/useful-information-2-2-3/) - REGIONAL WEED COMMITTEE MEETING No. 10 – 17 December 2017 MINUTES - [Regional Weed Committee Meeting 11 - 8 March 2018](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/useful-information-2-2/) - REGIONAL WEED COMMITTEE MEETING No. 11 – 8 MARCH 2018 AGENDA MINUTES RWC Meeting no. 10 minutes FINAL Associated documents Business Paper – Item 5.1 Business Paper – Item 6 Business Paper – Item 8 Business Paper – Item 10 DPI Policy Weed-Management-in-NSW (1) Draft GBD decision guide V4 26 Feb 2018 Associated documents cont. - [SWC Member Register](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/swc-member-information/) - SWC Member Register Sub-committee Contact Lists Sydney Central sub-committee contact list Sydney North sub-committee contact list Sydney South West sub-committee contact list Sydney West BM sub-committee contact list Sydney Weeds Committees Board Contact list - [Meetings/Events Calendar](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/event-calendar/) - Meetings/Events Calendar [ESPRESSO_CALENDAR] - [Logout (Member)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/logout-member/) - Login - [Board Meeting 22 October 2018 - Face-to-face](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/useful-information-2-4/) - SWC Board Meeting 22 Oct 2018 AGENDA ATTACHMENT A – SWC Board Meeting 1 June 2018 FINAL MINUTES ATTACHMENT B – SWC FINAL Income and expenditure 2017-2018 ATTACHMENT C – SWC Actual and predicted budget 2018-2019 ATTACHMENT D – SWC_UpdatedMap_07052018 ATTACHMENT E – SWC Members and regions ATTACHMENT F – SWC business plan 2018-2019 DRAFT - [Board Meeting 3 November 2016 - 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[Board Meeting 6 March 2018 - teleconference](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/useful-information-2-3/) - ATTACHMENT A- SWC Board Meeting 22 Aug 2017 Draft MINUTES ATTACHMENT B – SWC business plan 2018 + AKs revisions ATTACHMENT C – LLS Grant Funding Expenditure ATTACHMENT D – Budget 2017-2018 ATTACHMENT E – Membership Register 2018 with Non-member councils SWC Board Meeting 6 Mar 2018 AGENDA SWC Board Meeting 6 Mar 2018 MINUTES - [Board Meeting 1 June 2018 -teleconference](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/useful-information-2/) - DRAFT SWC Board Meeting 1 June 2018 MINUTES SWC Board Meeting 1 June 2018 AGENDA Attachment A – SWC Board Meeting 6 Mar 2018 FINAL MINUTES Attachment B – Map of SWC Sub-Regions Attachment C – SWC Members and regions Attachment D – see Updated Budget Section - [Report Invasive Plants](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/contact/report-invasive-plants/) - Report Invasive Plants It is vital that any new weeds entering the Sydney Region are controlled immediately, before they can spread. If you see an invasive plant growing on private or public land that you have reason to believe is a weed new to your council area or to the Sydney Region, it is important - [Draft Mandatory Documents](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/draft-mandatory-documents/) - DRAFT MANDATORY DOCUMENTS – FOR COMMENT DRAFT GS RWC Weed Incursion Plan – February 2018 DRAFT GS RWC Regional Inspection Plan – February 2018 DRAFT GS RWC High Risk Pathways and Site Management Plan February 2018 DRAFT GS Regional Weed Communication Strategy – February 2018 - [Contact Directory](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/contact/contact-directory/) - Contact Directory contact list - [My Profile](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/account-member/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. 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I'd be really interested to know the following from anyone who has the time to respond! - Does your Council employ a Biosecurity Officer/s (either by position title or position responsibility) & if so, under - [Spanish moss](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/spanish-moss/) - Hi friends, Has anyone run a Spanish moss control or education campaign in their LGA? If so, what were the outcomes? Cheers Steve Pym - Hornsby Shire Council - [Position vacant](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/position-vacant/) - Hi all, City of Canada Bay is recruiting for the position of Environmental Officer Natural Resources. This position acts as Councils Biosecurity officer to implement pest and weed management processes including enforcement and reporting provisions. Applications close Tuesday 21st July 2026. For more info see job advertisement here. Cheers, Gabby - [Syndey Weed App will discontinue](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/syndey-weed-app-will-discontinue/) - Hi everyone, I was informed yesterday that the Sydney Weed App will discontinue at the end of June 2026. This is a real shock for us at this short notice because we use the app daily and have our contractors use it as well. Just wondering if any of you have been informed about this? - [Weed mapping/reporting apps](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/weed-mapping-reporting-apps/) - Hi all, we're looking into a new system for our weed mapping and reporting. We have been looking into Chartis Weeds. BMCC have recently implemented TechnologyOne/OneCouncil as our main system/ERP and I have been informed that apparently OneCouncil can also be used to create similar functionality to Chartis. I have been asked to find out - [Grass identification](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/grass-identification/) - Hi friends Please attached photos of a mystery grass I discovered in the Anaconda Chullora carpark where all the new Amazon Prime vans park. It looks like Paspalum sp, but this one isn't common in our LGA - it just looks different and I don't believe I've met it before. Unfortunately, the seed heads are - [Lippia (Phyla canescens)?](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/lippia-phyla-canescens/) - Hi everyone, Can someone please confirm or correct the ID of the below weed. It is growing at the edge of an oval near a creek line at Sylvania. It seems very invasive. Any feedback on control would be greatly appreciated too. - [Lophospermum erubescens](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/lophospermum-erubescens/) - Hi everybody i have come across 5his weed in Parsley Bay Vaucluse Sydney. Has anyone seen this plant or had expeience with it? chee4s rudi - [BIS Weed Reporting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/bis-weed-reporting/) - Hi all, I'm reviewing inspection procedures for the new year and am curious what weeds other biosecurity officers are reporting into the BIS and whether you have a standardised rule or not. For example, do you record all weeds including widespread weeds? Do you only record the weeds which appear in GSRWMP? or something else? - [Sydney Water Frogbit Update - Media](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/sydney-water-frogbit-update-media/) - Hi All, For those interested in how things are going at the Sydney Water site in Liverpool. It lead to national news coverage last year as the Frogbit weed caused mosquitos to develop into plague proportions. This incident is a really good justification for regular high risk site surveillance in your LCA's, and would have - [Act and Reg Amendment 2025](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/act-and-reg-amendment-2025/) - Hi all, To those who may have missed it, as of end of October the Act and the Reg were amended. To summarise the weed space: - A Statewide Biosecurity Zone for Chinese Violet has been established - Four plants have been omitted from the prohibited matter list: Black knapweed, Hawkweed, Meadow Knapweed, Miconia (all - [Current Greater Sydney Regional Inspection Plan](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/current-greater-sydney-regional-inspection-plan-2/) - Hi all, Does anyone know if the Greater Sydney Regional Inspection Plan has been updated. The most current document I found was from 2017-2022. Kind regards, Linda - [Current Greater Sydney Regional Inspection Plan](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/current-greater-sydney-regional-inspection-plan/) - Hi all, Does anyone know if the Greater Syndey Regional Inspection Plan has been updated. The most current document I found was from 2017-2022. Kind regards, Linda - [Tall reed like grass](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/tall-reed-like-grass-2/) - Does anyone know this grass? Our first guess was Johnson Grass - but the seed head is different. It's very tall about 2m. Young leaves felty to touch. I can't seem to get more than one photo to post. I might need to add in the comments. - [Tall reed like grass](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/tall-reed-like-grass/) - Does anyone know this grass? Our first guess was Johnson Grass - but the seed head is different. It's very tall about 2m. Young leaves felty to touch. I can't seem to get one than one photo to post. I might need to add in the comments. - [Lead tree (Leucaena leucocephala)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/lead-tree-leucaena-leucocephala/) - Hi all, I am pretty sure I found a patch of lead trees in the Sutherland Shire. Can you please confirm ID. I saw a post that we should keep an eye out for it as an emerging weed. From looking back on old map images, it appears that a lead tree was planted on - [Opuntia stricta?](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/opuntia-stricta/) - Opinions - is this Opuntia stricta or monacantha? - [Veolia contact](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/veolia-contact/) - Aren't you glad to have me back?! Does anyone have a contact for Veolia? I have submitted a customer enquiry but in case someone has a direct contact. To inspect their site at Horsley Park. There is (unsurprisingly) Boneseed on site - big plants. - [TfNSW Proper Officer](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/tfnsw-proper-officer/) - I have been out (like everyone else) looking for Boneseed and I remembered that a regional weed coordinator shared an address with me that is used in that region when they aren't getting any traction with Transport for NSW. I thought I would share it here. From memory in that region they will issue Biosecurity - [water Hyacinth weevil](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/water-hyacinth-weevil/) - Hi all, I am now at Fairfield Council with Helen and Rob :). I will ask at the West sub-netowrk meeting on the 16th but does anyone have a good source/supply of water hyacinth weevils? I assume it hasn't built up in numbers yet after winter so not looking for some right now but would - [Aquatic Weed Spraying from Boat - Contractors](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/aquatic-weed-spraying-from-boat-contractors/) - Hi All, I need to expand my aquatic weed spraying from boat contractor list. Can you please recommend companies your satisfied with. Thanks, Joel. - [Opuntia identification](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/opuntia-identification/) - Hi Friends Kate found this Opuntia and I was wondering if anyone can suggest an ID? It looks like it may be two different plants?? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated Rae 😊 - [Regional Weeds Coordination](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/regional-weeds-coordination/) - I'm really sorry to hear about Dayna leaving. It has been a really difficult position to maintain stability in since moving to LLS management. Dayna was especially good given her skill set and previous experience with local government. I'm confused by it, as with all the reviews currently taking place (Natural Resource Commission, NSW Biosecurity - [Aquatic plant ID](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/aquatic-plant-id/) - Hi all, I would love a second opinion on this aquatic plant. Not even sure if it is a weed. Nymphoides geminata possibly? but the leaves look more circular and less rounded-arrow shape to me. It doesn't look the correct colour for kidney-leaf mud plantain, and more spindly than I'd expect for KLMP. - [Opuntia monocantha](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/opuntia-monocantha/) - Hi guys, Looking for conformation on the id of this weird looking Opuntia monocantha?? I found for sale in a nursery. Cheers Steve Pym - Hornsby Shire Council - [Apple of Sodom Control (Solanum linnaeanum)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/apple-of-sodom-control-solanum-linnaeanum/) - Hi all, I have come across a singular apple of sodom plant in a golf course in Camden LGA. I've never seen this plant before, but it looks pretty nasty. I can see it used to be in the regional guide but is no longer? There is no weedwise page for it, nor can I - [Lead Tree](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/lead-tree/) - Happy New Year Network. At the recent Regional Weeds Committee meeting, I committed to posting about Lead Tree - Leucaena leucocephala that was raised as an emerging weed at the central sub-network meeting. It may be one to keep an eye out for, it looks a lot like Cape Leeuwin Wattle that I know as - [Help with Plant Identification](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/help-with-plant-identification/) - Hi All, I have come across a plant species behaving badly on a creekline that flows into Wolli Creek at Turrella Reserve Earlwood. I have taken material, without flowers and fruit, to the herbarium who have ruled out Asystasia gangetica and suggested possible Acanthaceae family Stephanophysum sp, Dicliptera sp, but not confident until - [Emerging weeds to map and look for](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/emerging-weeds-to-map-and-look-for/) - Hi all, at the Regional Weeds Committee meeting in December several weeds were noted as "emerging weeds" by the Central sub-netowrk. It's good to be aware of these weeds and to start mapping them and putting them in the BIS so that we can get idea of distribution. 1. Sheda Grass - Dicanthium annulatum. No - [Imazapyr (Arsenal) Alligator Weed](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/imazapyr-arsenal-alligator-weed/) - Has anyone used Imazapyr (Arsenal) on Alligtaor weed - terrestrial environments? Or has anyone seen off target spraying of Dicamba (Kamba) work? It's a common turf treatment for broadleaf weeds. Councils use if for broadleaf control on golf courses and bindi in playing fields etc. Wondered if anyone has witnessed effective control when greenkeepers are - [Limnocharis bunch](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/limnocharis-bunch/) - We had a discussion yesterday at the Central Sub-network meeting about how to identify Limnocharis if it is cut and bunched at a market/grocer amongst other leafy greens. I asked Paul Marynissen and he reminded me to look at the stem shape and also provided this photo which is what it looked like when found - [NEWP](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/newp/) - Not the Biosecurity Act but I started feeling guilty that I haven't promoted National Established Weed Priorities (old WONS). Nominations close this Friday. I haven't nominated anything myself. https://weeds.org.au/national-established-weed-priorities-NEWP/ Hopefully you can copy and paste this address. - [Tiger Pear Pamphlets/Educational Material in Arabic](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/tiger-pear-pamphlets-educational-material-in-arabic/) - Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had any educational material on Tiger Pear in Arabic available? Thanks, Will - [Drone Spraying in an Urban Environment](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/drone-spraying-in-an-urban-environment/) - Hi all, Has any Sydney Metro Council (or Central Coast) used Drone Spraying to target weeds? If so, could they please pass on the contact details. Cheers, Marty- 0466946173 - [Mysore Thorn](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/mysore-thorn/) - BIS tells me that we haven't had an occurance of Mysore Thorn in Greater Sydney. I feel like I remember people dealing with it, maybe back in the early 2000's (pre BIS). Does anyone remember dealing with it - or am I the only one with a Bush Regen memory that goes back that far? - [Stop the Spread brochures (spare copies)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/stop-the-spread-brochures-spare-copies/) - Hi all, Does anyone in the Sydney North region have spare copies (a box) of Stop the Spread brochures? We would like to distribute at upcoming community events Cheers - [Cactus iD](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/cactus-id/) - Hi all, Requesting a Positive iD on these Catus (on the left) being sold at some local corner stores across Northern Beaches Council LGA Cheers, Marty NBC - [Local Weed Plan](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/local-weed-plan/) - Hi all, Not exactly a Biosecurity Act Question but it's the best fit. How many Council's have a Local Biosecuirty Weed Plan with a Local Priority weed "list". Who has an operational plan with weed activities outlined for the year? I will be sending out a mass email regarding the Greater Syndey Regional Inspection Plan - [Pampas Grass info brochure for nurseries, florists etc](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/pampas-grass-info-brochure-for-nurseries-florists-etc/) - Hi all, Wondering if there a brochure/pamphlet was produced specifically for Pampas Grass to give to retail outlets? Cheers, Marty - [Technical sub committee](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/technical-sub-committee/) - Let's see who is looking at the forum! I'm still posting.... Who remembers being part of the Technical sub-committee for Greater Sydney? With Maddy or Alicia. I can find some of you involved with Anthony but I am seeking more recent info. And yes, the info should be here at LLS but if it is, - [Himalayan Ash (Fraxinus Griffithii)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/himalayan-ash-fraxinus-griffithii/) - Hi All, Starting to notice more and more Himalayan Ash (Fraxinus Griffithii) across the Northern Beaches LGA. Also planted on the platform of my local train station at Roseville :( I see Matt Shillham completed a Weed Risk Assessment (WRA) back in 2018 but it's status is 'Working'\ Are any other LCA's experiencing issues - [Pampas Grass seed iD](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/pampas-grass-seed-id/) - Hi all, Upon inspection of a florist on the Northern Beaches, we noticed this seed head was being sold. It looks a lot like Pampas Grass.... The person working at the store told us they thought it was Pampas Grass. There was no certificate saying it was sterilized. Seeking confirmation from the SWN group. Thank - [How long to comply with an Individual Biosecurity Direction](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/how-long-to-comply-with-an-individual-biosecurity-direction/) - I think we should just rename this forum as Dayna's Forum!! For those who issue or have issued Individual Biosecurity Directions - how long to you give the land owner to comply with the direction? I know that's a bit of difficult question as it can depend on the weed, the size of the incursion - [Encumbrance](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/encumbrance/) - I might be jumping ahead of myself but I am curious to know if anyone has ever had an encumbrance placed on a property to recoup the cost of works. After a conversation with an Environmental Health Officer who stated that they will place an encumbrance on a property where they have had to engage - [Water caltrop message from Nic Dixon](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/water-caltrop-message-from-nic-dixon-2/) - Water caltrop (Trapa spp.) is identified as a significant biosecurity risk in NSW and is listed as Prohibited Matter in Schedule 2 of the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015. Water caltrop nuts have been found for sale at Paddy’s Market Flemington and Henlee Marketplace, Burwood in recent weeks – see attached photos. It is not known if - [Water caltrop message from Nic Dixon](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/water-caltrop-message-from-nic-dixon/) - Water caltrop (Trapa spp.) is identified as a significant biosecurity risk in NSW and is listed as Prohibited Matter in Schedule 2 of the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015. Water caltrop nuts have been found for sale at Paddy’s Market Flemington and Henlee Marketplace, Burwood in recent weeks – see attached photos. It is not known if - [Weed inpsection procedure](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/weed-inpsection-procedure/) - I am going to assume that most of you have a weed inspection procedure. I follow the HRCC one that was in the document management system here at Georges River when I started, I can't remember where else I have seen it, but it is included in some general Biosecurity Officer information somewhere. Anyway, my - [Salvinia molesta Weevil](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/salvinia-molesta-weevil/) - Hi all, I am interested in releasing the weevil that is used to treat Salvinia molesta and I'm wondering where do I source the insect? - [Kudzu Vine confirmation](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/kudzu-vine-confirmation/) - Hi all, Requesting a Positive iD on Kudzu Vine found on Manly Creek, Manly Vale. Thanks, Marty - [Vines in canopy](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/vines-in-canopy/) - I am going to put this question here although it's broader than the Act. I had a conversation with our Tree Mgmt Officer today regarding a property that has Balloon Vine taking over the yard. It is a vacant lot - although the owner lives on the lot adjoining. I have written to the owner - [Vine trifoliate leaf](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/vine-trifoliate-leaf-2/) - [Vine trifoliate leaf](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/vine-trifoliate-leaf/) - Does anyone has any ideas what this may be. It was very hard to get photos of the flowers. It appears to be a trifoliate vine with a think, rough barked stem. Creamy/yellow flower that remind me of Privet. I may need to add more photos in a separate post. - [Identification of this water weed?](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/identification-of-this-water-weed-2/) - [Identification of this water weed?](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/identification-of-this-water-weed/) - [Where we fit into the bigger picture](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/where-we-fit-into-the-bigger-picture-2/) - Other biosecurity Kindly provided by Joel Daniels - Liverpool Council - [Where we fit into the bigger picture](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/where-we-fit-into-the-bigger-picture/) - Other biosecurity Kindly provided by Joel Daniels - Liverpool Council - [Clipper herbicide](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/clipper-herbicide/) - Hi all, Has anyone actually used the herbicide Clipper? I keep revisiting it as a control for Alligator Weed but would like to talk to someone who has first hand experience of using it. - [Private property weed removal](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/private-property-weed-removal/) - Hi all, I think this might be a long post, sorry. I have been doing private property inspections for Boneseed the past few weeks (months). One of the properties where I have found Boneseed has a very elderly resident with a large, steep and overgrown yard. There is no way this resident would be able - [Flower Power Selling Broom](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/flower-power-selling-broom/) - Hi All, Weve just had a bushcare volunteer point out that Flower Power is selling broom. They are calling it Cytisus racemosus "dwarf yellow broom" although it looks very similar to Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius). https://www.flowerpower.com.au/cytisus-yellow-imp-1566900140p Has anyone come across this variety and do you think this is a genuine variety - [Wall Hawkweed](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/wall-hawkweed/) - Hi All, Not so much a question of Identification, but can anyone confirm if they have had any instances of Wall Hawkweed (Hieracium murorum) in their LGA? I have been talking to the taskforce who have advised that they are not aware of anywhere in NSW who have sites (other than us). - [Where and when do you want another Prohibited Matter training session?](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/where-and-when-do-you-want-another-prohibited-matter-training-session/) - DPI have made another training session available for Prohibited Matter training which is targeted at Greater Sydney Authorised Officers. Please let me know if you are interested. They have suggested Wednesday 19 October 2022. Open to suggestions for location! It needs to be face-to-face - [Weed photography request](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/weed-photography-request/) - Hi all, If anyone has high resolution images of the following, can you please send them to me by email? It's for the new RSWMP. Image credit will be provided. -regional priority weeds (containment or higher priority level in RSWMP) -community members engaged in weed control -someone inspecting a weed - could be an officer - [Gloriosa superba](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/gloriosa-superba/) - Hi all, Going through the Weed Risk Assessment review process, I noticed there are quite a number of Gloriosa superba reports in places I haven't heard reports about (using ALA and BIS data). As far as I was aware, we only had G. superba in North Head and Central Coast. I suspect that people are - [Italian buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/italian-buckthorn-rhamnus-alaternus/) - Hi all, One of the rangers at Camden contacted me regarding some Italian buckthorn they found in Cobbitty. I don't have much experience with this plant and there doesn't seem to be much information available online. I was wondering if anyone has knowledge/experience with this species. It looks like it is used as a landscaping plant. - [Tillandsia Spanish Moss](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/tillandsia-spanish-moss/) - I wasn't really sure where to ask this but has anyone done a WRA on Tillandsia usneoides that they are willing to share? It's highly unlikely that I will be prioritising this in Georges River but I was interested to see how others have assessed Spanish Moss. - [Weed Id Turon River](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/weed-id-turon-river/) - Does anyone have an ID on this? - [Sticky Nightshade](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/sticky-nightshade/) - Hi Brains Trust, We have found our first instance of Sticky Nightshade on a horse paddock in Sun Valley in the lower mountains. Being on private land would you issue a notice for its control? or Would you control it after consultation with the landowner? What treatment would you use? Thanks Dave - [3D Weed Models](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/3d-weed-models/) - DPI has produced 10 interactive 3D weed models which are now available at https://sketchfab.com/dpicomms · Karoo acacia · Miconia · Spotted knapweed · Bridal veil creeper · Orange Hawkweed · Prickly acacia · Black knapweed · Frogbit · Spongeplant · Rubber vine The NSW WeedWise profile for each of these species now links to the - [Seeking Feedback: National Established Weed Priorities](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/seeking-feedback-national-established-weed-priorities/) - DPI is a member of the Environment and Invasives Committee’s Weed Working Group. The Weeds Working Group is working with Wild Matters to co-design a National Established Weeds Priorities framework. The aim is a revitalised, long term, strategic approach to reducing the spread and impacts of established weeds. It will revitalise the Weeds of National - [Translation services and languages](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/translation-services-and-languages/) - Hi all, There have been some great conversations lately about generating translated comms for CALD communities. I'd like to know what interpreter services you have available at your council and what your main languages spoken/of interest for targeted comms are. Looking at the 2016 census, top non-English languages spoken in Greater Sydney are: -Mandarin 228,985 - [Smooth Pear Bio control](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/smooth-pear-bio-control/) - Hi all, Has anyone used Cochineal Beetle biocontrol on Opuntia monacantha? The contact listed in Extranet is Terry Rurtherford but I can't get hold of him - only a phone number is listed that goes straight to voicemail. One of the locations I would like to consider using the beetle only has 2 large specimens - [Box Elder - Acer negundo](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/box-elder-acer-negundo/) - Hi All, We're finding more and more Acer negundo on private lands here in the Blue Mountains. It's a real problem for us and are therefore issuing notices for its removal. Besides the mature trees up to 15 metres tall, we're finding lots of saplings around areas we're inspecting. We'd like to see this one - [Requesting information about online sellers from Ebay and Gumtree](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/requesting-information-about-online-sellers-from-ebay-and-gumtree/) - Hi all! I have engaged the DPI compliance team about the ongoing issues surrounding online weed sales. They provided the following information which I think you will find useful: - Ebay has an enforcement portal for authorities to request information about sellers advertising illegal items for sale. I encourage all LCAs to register as agencies. - [Australian Biosecurity](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/australian-biosecurity-2/) - If anyone is interested in biosecurity from a national perspective there are a series of interesting webinars on The Dept of Agriculture, Water and Environment website: click here - [Australian Biosecurity](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/australian-biosecurity/) - If anyone is interested in biosecurity from a national perspective there are a series of interesting webinars on The Dept of Agriculture, Water and Environment website: click here - [Cat's Claw Creeper Bio Control](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/cats-claw-creeper-bio-control/) - Hi Brains Trust, I'm after some Jewel Beetles to trial on a large infestation of Cat's Claw Creeper. Would anyone know where I could source these from? Cheers Dave - [Test topic to figure out subscribing](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/test-topic-to-figure-out-subscribing/) - Please use all the functions of this forum - [What is this? TEST](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/what-is-this-test/) - [Powers of Authorised Officers](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/powers-of-authorised-officers/) - This topic has been set up to start a dialogue on the powers of Authorised Officers under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015. Here is the part of the Act that has already caused some discussion: Parts (1) (a), (b) and (d) are fairly straight forward, Part (1) (c) is less clear. Here is a screenshot - [Crofton weed rust](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/crofton-weed-rust/) - Jacob Adams from Water NSW is looking for some of the rust fungus Baeodromus eupatorii - the Crofton weed biological control agent. It was released in 2015 with varying success. The DPI facility at Grafton doesn't keep it anymore. So I was advised to ask around for locations (probably old release sites) that may still have - [Madeira vine and Green and Golden Bell frogs](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/madeira-vine-and-green-and-golden-bell-frogs/) - Whitney-May from Strathfield Council has an infestation of Madeira vine. However, living amongst this vine are Green and Golden Bell frogs. Has anyone got any ideas about treatment? - [Clematis vitalba ? Invasive ?](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/topic/clematis-vitalba-invasive/) - I have submitted this on behalf of Tealia Scott (Inner West Council) while we sort out her login. I am hoping to gain clarity and information on Clematis vitalba which has been reportedly found in Marrickville, Sydney. Being familiar with our native Clematis aristata and Clematis gylconoides, I can recognise the specimen as Clematis sp. but are unfamiliar with ## Replies - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23707/) - Hi Gareth, Fairfield City Council's Natural Resource Management Section currently has four Authorised Officers appointed under the Biosecurity Act 2015, in addition to Community Enforcement Officers who also hold authorisations under the Act. Of the four NRM Authorised Officers, three are available to undertake biosecurity inspections and compliance activities; however, these are not their primary - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23706/) - Hi Gareth (and others), Does your Council employ a Biosecurity Officer/s (either by position title or position responsibility) My official position title is 'Environmental Scientist - Biosecurity' but 'Biosecurity Officer' is what I generally use. The position is partly funded by WAP and partly by Council, though I'm told Council has committed to fully funding - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23705/) - Hi Gareth, I am employed as a permanent role with the title: Natural Resources (Biosecurity) officer. This role is completely funded by council. - I am a part of our Natural Resources Team which includes roles like biodiversity officers, catchments and waterway officers, and project officers. This is a team nested within the wider Open - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23704/) - I am employed as a biosecurity officer and funded primarily from DPIRD, and work under the Weeds Action Program guidelines which means i am proactive in the sense that i conduct priority weeds only inspections looking for prohibited matter (Goal 1), and eradication species (Goal 2) and reporting any infestations only. I do have certain - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23688/) - Thanks everyone for your thoughtful responses. Let's hope the predicted super Elnino gives the Old Man a shave in Sydney's north. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23687/) - Hey Steve, Ku-ring-gai has done the following, if you would like copies reach out to me as I can't seem to be able to attach the documents. Completed the DPI Weed Risk Assessment Released a Mayoral Minute Funded a community grant to assess control effectiveness Developed weed action plan - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23670/) - G'day Steve, I haven't done anything about Spanish Moss in the Lane Cove LCA, but Miriam McGuiness, (Lane Cove Council's Backyard Habitat Officer) asked me to post this information regarding actions that have been undertaken in the Lane Cove LCA: Some of the actions we, (Lane Cove Council) have undertaken to tackle Spanish - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23669/) - Hi Steve, the spanish moss in northern beaches council is still assessed as low priority weed risk and does not appear to pose a threat to any of our protected native tree canopy vegetation. We are monitoring current infestations that are brought to our attention but these are few and far between and currently seems - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23668/) - Hi All, STEP and Jacqui Vollmer, Hunters Hill will be presenting at the Big Weeds Day Out next week about their Spanish Moss treatment. There will be time for questions too! It will be great to hear if anyone else is doing treatment. BWDO Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1991654892397?aff=oddtdtcreator Cheers, Karen - Sydney Weeds Network - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23658/) - Thanks for your input everyone and official update Brook. I hope LLS will soon give a statement; the time is ticking to get an alternative mapping application organised. Especially because we have our WAP commitments to meet aswell. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23655/) - Hi Brook, this is disappointing to hear as I just started in this role and was intending on using the app to record my weed observations, but I understand it is out of your control. Please let me know asap what I can use instead and how. Thanks, Leo. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23654/) - Good morning everyone, There has been some miscommunication regarding the transition of the Sydney Weeds App to DPIRD. Unfortunately, the information previously circulated is not correct. DPIRD is unable to take over the management of the application due to competitive neutrality requirements. Competitive neutrality is the principle that government agencies cannot use public funds to - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23653/) - Good morning, all I contacted Raj at LLS around two weeks ago as I had lost access to the platform during a phone upgrade here at work. Raj said that NSW DPIRD were going to be taking over management of the application. There was no mention of the app closing down though. I use the - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23652/) - Hi Linda, My understanding was it was transitioning over to DPIRD to handle the upkeep of the app; I wasn't aware it was going to be shut down altogether. Kind Regards Leanne - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23651/) - Hi Linda, This is the first I have heard of it as we use it as well as our contractors. Cheers Helen - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23649/) - Hi Bronwyn, At Western Sydney Weeds Authority (formally HRCC) we use Chartis. The main reason is - low cost, dedicated app (you can use it on any device, further cost reduction), personalised support, designed to meet BIS reporting requirements, and its very solid and reliable. It's main limitation is its hard to do anything outside - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23648/) - Hi Bronyn, At Hornsby I keep our priority weed spatial data inhouse in ArcGIS Pro. Traditionally I have reported to BIS via the Sydney Weeds App, however yesterday I tried using the 'Create a new BIS Weeds record online' option in the WIDX Biosecurity Information System - Weeds (BIS Weeds) subsystem. It seemed to work - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23647/) - Hi Browyn we do not use either however Woollahra Council uses Technology one for DAs and data collection however thet dont let me use it for weed inspection collection data for some reason which i would love too i usually just save all my data and inspection paraphanalia in my Biosecurity Container in Content mamager - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23633/) - Try Eriochloa, early spring grass - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23632/) - Sorry Rae, I find grasses quite hard to id. Might be worth sending it to Pat at the Herbarium anyway. Cheers Steve Hornsby Shire Council - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23565/) - Hi Pamela i hope you are well. We only report on State priority weeds which we have minimal of like bone seed and Pampas which i report thru the sydney weeds app. when i d my inspection we just report it as education and what advice we gave. Cheers Rudi - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23564/) - Hi Peter, we record all priority weeds found whilst out looking for specific GSRWMP weeds of note eg if we are doing inspections for parthenium weed along a high risk pathway but find sticky nightshade instead then we will still record the latter. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23563/) - Hi Peter its my belief that we only put in Priority weeds (including goal 3 weeds), so if none found its simply "no priority weeds found", how ever we should be putting down what priority weeds we were looking for at the time so that it can be recorded that those particular species have not - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23559/) - Thanks for sharing this, Chris - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23558/) - Thank you very much for clarifying this! - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23557/) - Hi All, Thank you for sharing this info Peter, however it is not entirely correct so i'd like to clarify the following: 1. Yes, Chinese Violet has been changed from Control Order to Biosecurity Zone - This may affect your WAP funding application so please reach out if you need further information. 2. These four plants - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23556/) - That's great thanks peter for sharing - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23539/) - Hi Linda The latest version 2024-25 is on the extranet https://extranet.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1587257/Greater-Sydney-Regional-Inspection-Plan-2024-25.PDF - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23537/) - Hi Linda The latest version is on the weeds extranet https://extranet.dpi.nsw.gov.au/weeds/contacts/rwac/greater-sydney/mandatory-documents Cheers Nic :) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23487/) - Confirmed Cenchrus purpureus by Botanical ID Service at Botanic Gardens. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23483/) - Creek bank around a drain - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23482/) - Peter Ellmer thinks it is Napier Grass (Cenchrus purpureus), he sent a specimen to the botanical gardens, waiting for a reply. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23481/) - What situation did you find it in, Dayna ? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23480/) - Hi Dayna The seedhead looks very Setaria like to me, but lets see what others say (and maybe Pat at the herbarium?) It isn't S. verticillata, nor doesn't seem a lot like S. incrassata. I am pleased you are still in the weeds world. S - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23479/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23478/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23477/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23473/) - If it's unused property for TfNSW (ther's a word for it that i can't think of) and looking at your pics, I think it's in Miranda - Aaron Mason might be your best contact. I don't have Aaron's contact details in my new role but Karen might? Or check with Brook Hooson at DPIRD. You - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23472/) - You are correct in your ID. I used to kill them on sight on the central coast. They were (maybe still is) big in the permaculture community. I used to find it popping up in illegally dumped mulch. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23469/) - Looks like moracanths big a tree like! NSW WeedWise https://share.google/BzAcRRdCV8pykeI6O - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23468/) - 100% monacantha - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23464/) - Thanks Dayna, Thats great information to have. :) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23463/) - Hi Dayna, Congratulations on the new role. Paul once had good stocks up at Wyong, so maybe give the Central Coast guys a call. The Water hyacinth biocontrol agents are only active during peak summer and in reality, do not have a significant impact on plant growth. HRCC tried to establish colonies of both agents - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23462/) - Congratulations on your new role, Dayna! - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23458/) - Australian Catchment Management have a long history of working in aquatic environments. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23457/) - Hi Joel, Can recommend Brendon Levot aswell - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23456/) - Hi Joel, these guys do a great Job on the Nepean for us every year Brendon Levot Project Manager │ NSW South Mobile: 0414 188 859 Phone: 02 9986 1859 Address: Unit 1, 26-30 Tepko Road, Terrey Hills NSW 2084 Postal: PO Box 406, Mona Vale NSW 1660 Visit us at: www.toolijooa.com.au - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23453/) - Legend Paul! We've requested training for Opuntioid identification. Hopefully we can get enough participants interested in Greater Sydney. Cheers NBC Invasive Species Team - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23452/) - Paul is correct ! - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23449/) - That is a healthy Smooth tree pear (Opuntia monacantha) with a Pest pear (Opuntia stricta) at the rear to the right. and a O. monacantha monstrose form in the centre at the front. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23445/) - your in luck there, dealing with KLMP isn't fun - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23444/) - Totally agree Chris. The same thing has happened in the South East Committee. It would be good to get some clear guidance on LLS plans to resource these committees - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23443/) - Yes, I agree. Nymphoides, definitely not KLMP. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23442/) - Thanks Rae. ID was also confirmed by Paul Marynissan. Cheers Steve - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23441/) - looks good for Nymphoides geminata to me - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23439/) - Hi Stephen It's Opuntia monocantha var variegata. The NSW WeedWise page for monocantha mentions it... I've found it at markets and in residential gardens too. I don't think much of this one is in our natural environment, thankfully. I hope this helps Rae :-) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23355/) - Thanks all. Will keep an eye out for Lead Tree and Thatch Grass. Thatch Grass looks like Coolatai on steroids....... - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23354/) - Hi Peter, Have a look in iNaturalist, it looks well distributed around western syd. I've seen it in Cecil Hills. There's a profile in weeds.org.au Solanum linnaeanum If you identify it is as a weed your concerned about they might just do it. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23352/) - This plant was was widely confused with Sticky Nightshade across the HRCC jursidiction (Penrith, Hills, Blacktown, Hawkesbury LGA's) for many years. It came into our region during the last drought via imported stock feed. Check the Solanum sisymbriifolium page as it has a 3D model ID guide. If it is, or isn't, I would expect - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23351/) - Hi Peter I haven't come across it in our shire, how ever I have so in the bush regen days, from memory it pulls out fairly easy, but you need to get rid of the whole root as it can re grow, and then obviously bag the seed. it might be worth having a chat - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23349/) - Hi, I have also had some thatch grass appear along Camden Valley Way and oddly on the sides of round abouts in Gregory Hills. I suspect it is coming off of trucks as Gregory Hills has a lot of factory areas. I haven't yet done a suburb sweep of Gregory hills but intend to in - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23322/) - Thanks Dayna, I think I have also seen Lead Tree and not know what it is. I'm also concerned about Thatch Grass, I've seen it growing on the M7, appears very invasive. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23321/) - Sorry Rae, I haven't had to deal with this one yet. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23314/) - Sorry Rae, no thoughts. Looks nasty though. Cheers Steve - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23166/) - Thanks for the guidance, Nic. Very helpful :) Just to clarify: Local priority weeds must be different weeds to state and regional priority weeds. They can’t elevate the mgmt objective of existing priority weeds Is this right? If an existing State of Regional priority weed is assessed at a different context, such as at a - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23122/) - Have not had much to do with it but this may help https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/policy/australia/naqs/naqs-target-lists/limnocharis - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23116/) - Hi Will, Canterbury Bankstown might have something - I would reach out to them. thanks, Kylie - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23113/) - Central Coast has in the past, we treated salvinia and water hyacinth. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23112/) - Thanks Dayna! See you Thursday in the city - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23111/) - HRCC have done this. But they have been training to use it themselves, they may be able to help. I will put you in touch with Natalie. I also believe that Dragonfly have done this for HRCC at Penrith Lakes???? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23072/) - Nice one Paul. You know the spot as well. Good to hear it's no longer there. Dayna, perhaps the reason you don't see the records in BIS is because Ku-ring-gai Council entered their weed records into Fieldmaps (Collector) App... There was the hope these records would transfer over into BIS- Sydney Weeds Map, but - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23071/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23070/) - You are correct, Rob Gleeson at Ku-ring-gai treated it back in the early to mid 2000’s in St Ives. I have been to the location about a year ago and there is none there anymore. It was around here https://maps.app.goo.gl/rZnVDkrXNrJnAAE17?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23069/) - It occured in Ku-ring-gai Council LGA behind KU Barra Brui Pre-School, Burraneer Crescent St Ives. Up until my departure in 2022. It was dug out by an excavator but shoots would randomly pop up. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23067/) - Thanks for the reply Stephen - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23066/) - Hi Paul, Thanks for your input. Can we insist these retailers include a label on the pot clearly indicating the plant being sold is indeed Opuntia Ficus-India. Is there any current legalities on this issue? One source states their plants are being sourced from Melbourne, VIC...... Cheers. Marty & Pam NBC - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23064/) - This is a really old brochure Marty and I would be surprised if anyone still has it. You may remember that last year the Sydney Weeds Network looked at revising it. Each sub-network looked at the weeds. Then it stalled, and with Amanda leaving it will probably take Karen a bit of time to get - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23062/) - I agree with Paul. Opuntia ficus-indica, the only opuntia allowed to be sold. Cheers. Steve - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23061/) - I would say that it is the legal Indian Fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23059/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23057/) - Hi everyone, Just a quick note to say that there's no requirement for LCAs to have local strategic weed management plans, though some LCAs have chosen to go that route. The purpose of local plans is to proactively communicate to your local communities: 1- that they have a general biosecurity duty in relation to the - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23056/) - Hey all, just clarifying that the Regional Inspection Plan won't include local priority species. I am just curious to know who has local plans with local priorities. The Regional Inspection Plan will only deal with State and Regional Priority weeds - with a Prevention or Eradication protocol. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23055/) - Hi Dayna, Northern Beaches Council hasa Local Priority Weed Management Plan 2021-2026 with a comprehensive list of priority weeds. It's on our website under the weeds category if anyone wants to have a look at it. We will be reviewing the list in the next year. Thanks - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23054/) - Hi Dayna, Hornsby Council does not currently have a Local Biosecurity Weed Plan or official 'list' of local priority species, however, like Adam, it is something we are working towards. It will probably act as an addendum or extension to the GSRSWMP. Cheers Steve - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23053/) - Good point Adam - Blue Mountains and HRCC would be a good place to start. But it would be great to see all of the local plans. I might start "collecting them" especially any publicly available ones so I can share them. I will keep everyone updated on how I go. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23052/) - I'm trying to get a plan together, how ever would be great to see what others have going, as am relatively new to this - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23048/) - Not that I know of. Maxx Liong from Strathfield has created a great resource for distribution at the markets. I was thinking of asking Maxx if he would consider making it available to other Council's (obviously crediting Strathfield and Maxx). It's more than just pampas but it's really simple and easy to read. I can - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23045/) - Sorry, I wasn't.. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23044/) - Hi Dayna, I was part of the sub-committee too. Cheers, Chris. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23043/) - Hi Dayna, I was on the technical sub-committee, but I can't remember if it was with Maddy or Alicia. Kind Regards Leanne - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23042/) - Yep, I was on the technical sub-committee. paul - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23023/) - Yes, definitely a noticeable increase in abundance throughout our bushland reserves within Sutherland Shire over the last 5 years. Perhaps a response to the wetter environmental conditions? Presently restricted to disturbed edges near suburban gardens. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/23022/) - I think that you may have discussed this at the Coastal sub-network meeting but Chris at Sutherland Shire has "flagged" this as an emerging/sleeper weed. I think that I may have been seeing this on bushland margins at Georges River but thinking they were baby Murrayas? It might be worth doing a Weed Risk Assessment - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22798/) - Thanks all!!! @Stephen Pym- We were not in uniform (ironically at a farewell lunch for our former Weed Co-ordinator) but we think the label was a price tag. We'll double check when we inspect the store The specimen was so 'in your face' we thought it could have possibly been Sugar Cane seed (flowerhead) or - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22796/) - Those ones in big jar with the plastic wrapping seem to have a label. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22794/) - This is 100% Pampas grass!!! - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22793/) - Definitely Pampas (Cortaderia selloana) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22792/) - Good question Marty! Just looking at this makes me want to sneeze. I am replying to all of these posts even though I can't help you with id, to check the forum's functionality. Amanda - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22791/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22686/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22685/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22684/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22683/) - It's actually cat's Claw Creeper. I am at the 3rd inspection. Last contact was after the 1st inspection, I gave 21 days to act hoping they would contact me and they did. This was extended to 3 months at the request of an adjoining neighbour who also had CCC but doesn't live at the property - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22682/) - About 30 days but similar to what Paul said, depends on infestations. Cheers Rudi - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22681/) - It depends on the species of weed, area of infestation and the time of the year. For example, a 10m2 patch of blackberry that is between petal fall and fruit ripening, I would give 30 days. 10ha of Blackberry found in May, that may be 12 months as it cannot be sprayed until active growth - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22680/) - Hi Dayna, I give 28 days plus postage (one week) for a direction. Having said that, a complex issue may require some negotiation with the concerned parties to gain compliance. What are your plans if the direction is not followed ? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22677/) - Not sure if it is correct, we will give around 30 days, they should at least contact council in this time. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22675/) - Hi All, Solanum sisymbriifolium is moving through the Blue Mountains via high risk pathways. Has anybody else had issues with this weed and what have you used to treat it? It's limited in it's distribution in the lower mountains so we want to get on top of it prior to it's establishment in the upper mountains. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22533/) - We add it as a debt to the property. Invoiced and paid or recouped when the property is sold. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22532/) - I have threatened it a few times, it is usually done through your rates section. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22530/) - Great feedback, thanks Chris. I think my chances of having a Biosecurity Weeds Policy endorsed by council are slim to non-existent but it's definitely something to aim for. Will contact Phil. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22472/) - Hi Dayna and Steve, I think you have taken the correct approach to keep your inspection procedure an "operational" document. Its purpose is to try and provide consistency between landholders, but also guide authorised officers and onboard new staff. Management needs to be in support of it, especially if you are considering regulatory actions such - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22457/) - Hi Amanda, I'll email Nic. I've conducted a few inspections across the LGA since Charlie notified us a few weeks ago about it - I haven't found any as yet. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22456/) - Thanks Amanda i have put out to our team as well as our health inspectors and will keep an eye for it. A lovely looking plant!! - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22426/) - Thanks for your response Steve- and thanks for the reminder of where I had seen the HRCC procedure! - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22422/) - It's a Dandelion..... can't see the leaves very well but probably Taraxacum officinale. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22408/) - Hi Dayna, My inspection procedure is also based upon the HRCC one shown on page 14 of the Regional Inspection Plan 2017-22 https://extranet.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1185305/Regional-Inspection-Plan_Feb-2019.pdf It has not been formally adopted by our organisation, rather is something our team agreed upon and gets tweaked as required. Cheers Steve Pym (Hornsby Shire Council) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22401/) - Hi Kyran, you can contact DPI at weeds@dpi.nsw.gov.au or 1800 680 244 there are several places where they produce various BIO controls in nsw - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22371/) - Hi Martin, I was dealing with Kudzu for some time in Boundary creek at Penrith. It's form was identical to the specimen pictured. Stewart is correct. The infestation was well established with vast root networks. A variety of agricultural herbicides were used in conjuction with earth moving equipment to finally eradicate the infestation, I found - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22370/) - Hi Martin, Our Kudzu doesn't have such prominent lobes, but a quick goggle search produced many that do, so YES, it's Kudzu. Hit it with Vigilant gel. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22367/) - Does the vegetation being impacted have any local significance or protections placed upon it, such as part of an EEC or landscape/heritage value ? you could enforce an order under those circumstances. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22366/) - Not sure where balloon vine sits in your local management plan, but a GBD applies to all plants and there is a Biosecurity risk of spread, especially if there is not any on surrounding properties or in the area. I would provide as much info on control methods as possible as well. As for enforcing, - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22364/) - If you could cut some down and get a close up of the leaves and flowers, that would help. Does it have milky sap? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22363/) - No spikes that I could see. I think Karen may be right, it does look like Terastigma. I wonder if others see this much in Sydney? I have never come across it. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22362/) - Hi Dayna, are there any spikes/spines on the stem? What type of flower it is? Kylie - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22361/) - Located in Shipwrights Bay Reserve, Blakehurst which is a foreshore reserve. We have it mapped as Coastal Enrished Sandstone Dry Forest (but I would argue that there are elements of Littoral Rainforest) it's pretty weedy with lots of privet, Lantana and Ground Asparagus. It was growing amongst Glochidion ferdinandi. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22360/) - Hi Dana, perhaps a Terastigma (Native Grape) or Cissus sp. ? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22359/) - Hi Dana, what sort of environment is it found in ? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22358/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22357/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22356/) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22337/) - Many thanks for your assistance with this! - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22332/) - There are some white flowers in the Bottom Right Hand corner, when magnified I'd say Sagittaria for sure. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22331/) - Hard to tell from the photo? I would have a look at Alisma plantago-aquatica If you can get a sample with the stem you will be able to tell if its Sagittaria (Triangular) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22330/) - Yeah, looks like Sagittaria to me. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22329/) - Are they flowers in the bottom right hand corner of the photo? I can't zoom in on the photo but that may help with your ID. I have no experience with Sagittaria but the species Stephen has highlighted above does have white flowers. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22328/) - Hi Jacqui, It is more than likely an arrowhead species (Sagittaria), and it could be Sagittaria platyphylla (one would need to see the flowers for that). If it is, you may wish to consider either excavating the whole site (yes I am aware that it is expensive, just ask Orange City Council how much a - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22327/) - Is it Water spinach? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22296/) - Dead last as always...... - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22227/) - Great work Joel! Handy cheat sheet - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22179/) - Sorry Daynor, I've never used it! https://clipperaquatic.com.au/ I would be interested to know more about it's application and effectiveness. Thanks, Kylie - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22141/) - Daynor, I know Blue Mts Council have a hardship policy that might cover the sort of thing you are talking about. Dave is away at the moment, but I'll get him to respond to you when he gets back. All up - a very thoughtful post. Cheers Amanda - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22051/) - Hi all, In case anyone else was panicking, Wall Hawkweed (Hieracium murorum) is the only Hawkweed species not listed as Prohibited Matter (phew!). You learn something every day! :) Cheers, Maddy - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22049/) - Thanks all, it was confirmed many years ago and it treated annually. Stephen we think that we have eradicated it in Katoomba at this point, but it will be checked every year. I would appreciate your articles Stephen and any contact details that you may have for John. My email address is fclark@bmcc.nsw.gov.au - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22048/) - Interesting article on the name- it suggests that it is actually Genista x spachiana and the potential invasiveness https://plantright.org/watch/cystisus-spachianus/ - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22047/) - Its back, and that is unfortunate although it has not been around for a while. It is one of the annoying ones that I never had time to figure out pre-2015 and the new Act. .....why they would have changed it from Genista to Cytisus is a bit random though (did they have a bunch - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22046/) - Hi Fran That is correct and stems from the work that John Hosking and others did some time ago (published in at least one Cunninghamia journal article). I reckon I have (previously) observed some at both of your locations (a bit hard since it has a highly variable leaf morphology), but I failed to - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22045/) - Good question Fran, Have you got a photo? Or do you want me to source one? Cheers Amanda - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22044/) - I believe it is supposed to be sterile, but if you plant these near other Brooms that invalidates that. Theres also some confusion regarding the name- this is actually a Genista. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22042/) - Interesting - are you confident in ID? Please to send to the herbarium for confirmation and send myself and Nic Dixon an email with details about detection? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22037/) - I'm interested. I'm sure Dave will be too. Close to the Mountains? :) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22036/) - Open to anything at the moment from containment up, Mat :) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22035/) - Which regional priority weeds Maddy? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22020/) - Hi Maddy, I am sending you this reply to try to figure out why you aren't getting any replies. Cheers Amanda - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22005/) - It used to be a separate species. I remember that it was differentiated by growing more compact and the flowers being pale yellow and red rather than bright yellow and red. I personally have not seen what I know as G. rothschildiana as a weed. Stewart tells me that a major cut flower grower in - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22004/) - It appears that 'Rothschildiana' is a cultivar selection of G. superba, so in this case you could likely lump them into G. superba unless it can be shown that the cultivar doesnt have the same garden escape potential? To assist have one location being managed adjacent to our previous Asparagus africanus location in Minto Heights. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22003/) - I haven't reported any Gloriosa but now I want to know what is the difference between superba and rothschildiana? I can't find any info on rothschildiana and it isn't listed on PlantNet. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22001/) - That doesn't seem to go anywhere sorry. I will put this here. Italian-buckthorn-factsheet-2022.pdf (environment.sa.gov.au) - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/22000/) - No experience, but in case you didn't spot this. https://cdn.environment.sa.gov/landscape/docs/ep/Italian-buckthorn-factsheet-2022.pdf Hopefully that address is correct. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21999/) - In Canada Bay we have a problem large enough to warrant hiring external contractors who will be sweeping through the entire LGA to remove it. One of the problems is it smothers remnant trees (Syncarpia et. al). - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21997/) - Hi Dayna, I had a quick look on the WRA database on WIDX. Here is the link: https://widx.dpi.nsw.gov.au There are two WRAs one for All of NSW and one for Lord Howe Island. I have this in my garden and it doesn't seem invasive at all. But that just might be by chance! Cheers Amanda - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21829/) - Yep, I'd say rough cockle burr too - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21827/) - Actually try Rough cocklebur - Xanthium strumarium - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21826/) - Looks like Datura sp ? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21823/) - Hi Dave, Just to be clear, is that Solanum sisymbriifolium - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21807/) - Hey Dayna, Havent used it though we do have established O. monocantha Cochineal established in Illawarra Reserve in Leumeah. I haven't seen evidence of it killing large established plants. Best method, which I was interested to try is mass loading of the plant with infected cladodes similar to the techniques used by Andrew McConnachie at - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21805/) - Wonderful stuff, thanks Maddy - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21803/) - DPI continues to work on Facebook, but not looking promising. They are notoriously unresponsive. DPI are continuing to work on an online sales policy which I understand will give some guidance on how to deal with Facebook sellers. I'll let you know if there are any developments in this space. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21799/) - Hi Daynor, I will see if I can find out if there is another contact other than Terry. Stay tuned - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21798/) - Are you still pursuing Facebook even though they seem pretty hopeless? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21795/) - Hi Dave, Send me your WRA so I can have a look! Cheers, Maddy - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21793/) - good info, thanks for pursuing this - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21723/) - I got the email notification. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21722/) - Thanks Dave, I am working on changing the button to Unsubscribe. Stay tuned. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21721/) - Sorry mate cant help ive got trad smut from csiro and opuntia bio control from dpi before though - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21720/) - Hey Amanda, You have to subscribe to each of the 4 topics if you want to receive replies. I've just put up a new post about Cat's Claw bio control. Cheers Dave - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21455/) - I don't know of its existence in our LGA. Interestingly RBGSYD PlantNet does not have a record of it? - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21454/) - I don’t know. Happy blogging! - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21453/) - I wondered if it could have been Clematis aristata. We do have a bit of that growing in the mountains. It is similar to Clematis vitalba so I guess it would be easy to mix them up if you're not sure. Cheers Dave - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21449/) - Not sure i have not seen around ill ask our staff. Cheers Rudi - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21448/) - Hi David and Amanda, Log in sorted. Thanks for initiating this forum. The pictures above have been identified as Clematis aristata - endemic to our patch of Sydney. The pictures of possible Clematis vitalba are not available but I can obtain more this week. Would be great to I.D and yes have some good news. - [](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/forums/reply/21447/) - Not sure about this one but I've put the word out to my brains trust to see whether we may have it in the mountains. Apparently it like cooler climates so hopefully we'll have some news to report back. 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South West local priority weeds ATTACHMENT C - Local Priority Weed Mgt Plan- North Subregion DRAFT Nov 2018 nomination form 2019 Draft Field Guide front cover Sample Field guide - [RWC Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/rwc-meeting-3/) - [SWC Board Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/swc-board-meeting-4/) - [RWC Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/rwc-meeting-2/) - [SWC Board Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/swc-board-meeting-3/) - [NORTH Subregional Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/north-sub-regional-committee-meeting-3/) - [CENTRAL Subregional Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/central-sub-regional-committee-meeting-4/) - [WEST BLUE MTS Subregional Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/west-blue-mts-sub-regional-committee-meeting-3/) - [SOUTH WEST Subregional Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/south-west-sub-regional-meeting/) - [RWC Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/rwc-meeting/) - [NORTH Subregional Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/north-sub-regional-committee-meeting-2/) - [CENTRAL Subregional Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/central-sub-regional-committee-meeting-3/) - [SWC Board Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/swc-board-meeting/) - [2018 Sydney Weeds Committees AGM](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/2018-sydney-weeds-committees-agm/) - SWC AGM Agenda 22 Nov 2018 DRAFT Minutes SWC AGM 22 Nov 2018 Attachment 1 - Presidents Report to the SWC 2018 AGM FINAL Attachment 2 - SWC Presidents Report Slides 2018 AGM Attachment 3 - WAP Year 3 Summary and Highlights Attachment 4 - Financial statement + audit Attachment 5 - 2018 Treasurers Report - [Board Meeting (face-to-face)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/board-meeting-face-to-face/) - [South West Subregional Weeds Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/south-west-subregional-weeds-committee-meeting/) - more details to come..... - [North Subregional Weeds Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/north-subregional-weeds-committee-meeting/) - more details to come..... - [Central Subregional Weeds Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/central-subregional-weeds-committee-meeting/) - more details to come....... - [West Blue Mts Subregional Weeds Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/west-blue-mts-subregional-weeds-committee-meeting/) - Attachment A - West Blue Mts DRAFT MINUTES 21 May 2018 - [Devils fig and chinese violet study tour](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/devils-fig-and-chinese-violet-study-tour/) - Flyer - Devils fig and chinese violet study tour - [West Blue Mts Sub-regional Weeds Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/west-blue-mts-sub-regional-weeds-committee-meeting/) - West Blue Mts AGENDA 21 May 2018 ATTACHMENT A - West Blue Mts MINUTES 22 May 2017 Kei Apple Project-Stage 3 Presentation West Blue Mts DRAFT MINUTES 21 May 2018 - [Weed Risk Assessment Training Course](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/weed-risk-assessment-training-course/) - Course details Name: Weed risk management Description: This course has been developed to increase participant's ability to assess the relative importance of weeds in their area to help prioritise their management. Cost: $375 Course aim: To provide participants with the skills and knowledge to assess the risk and feasibility of control of weeds in a - [High Risk Pathways Workshop and Combined Sub-regions Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/high-risk-pathways-workshop-and-combined-sub-regions-meeting/) - Agenda Workshop-Meeting 6 February 2018 Mapping Tool supporting information Meeting Minutes 6 February 2018 - [Board Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/board-meeting-2/) - Board Papers are in Board Only section - [Annual General Meeting and Weed Mapping Workshop](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/annual-general-meeting/) - 2017 AGM Agenda 28 Nov 2017 2016 DRAFT AGM Minutes with Attachment 1 Changes to the Constitution 2017 Attachment 2 Financial statement 2015-2016 - [North Region Sub-committee Meeting 2017-2](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/north-region-sub-committee-meeting-2017-2/) - North Region Sub-Committee Draft AGENDA 11 May 2017 North Region Sub-Committee Draft MINUTES 9 Feb 2017 North Draft MINUTES 11 May 2017 Coal Loader Locality Map - [Combined SWC Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/combined-swc-meeting/) - Combined Meeting draft AGENDA 8 Sept 2017 Combined Meeting draft MINUTES 8 Sept 2017 Biosecurity Act 2015, update Greater Sydney - NSW Weeds Metadata Standard presentation to LCAs RSWMP implementation SWC meeting - [NSW Capacity Building and Engagement Strategy for Weed Professionals](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/nsw-capacity-building-and-engagement-strategy-for-weed-professionals/) - Consultation Forum for DPI, LCA and LLS staff on the NSW Capacity Building and Engagement Strategy for Weed Professionals RSVP to Nicola Dixon wapadmin@hrcc.nsw.gov.au - [South West Region Sub-committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/south-west-region-sub-committee-meeting-2/) - DRAFT South West RWC minutes 16 Feb 2017 South West AGENDA 1 June 2017 DRAFT South West RWC minutes 1 Jun 2017 - [Central Region Sub-Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/central-region-sub-committee-meeting/) - Central Draft AGENDA 25 May 2017 Central Draft MINUTES 15 Feb 2017 Central Draft MINUTES 25 May 2017 - [West Blue Mts Region Sub-committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/west-blue-mts-region-sub-committee-meeting/) - West Blue Mts Draft AGENDA 22 May 2017 West Blue Mts draft MINUTES 7 Feb 2017 West Blue Mts draft MINUTES 22 May 2017 - [Board Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/board-meeting/) - Ground Floor Meeting Room 2 SWC Board Meeting 28 Feb 2017 AGENDA ATTACHMENT J - Membership Register 2016-2017 ATTACHMENT I - revised budget 2016-2017 ATTACHMENT H - Business Plan 2016 Action lists ATTACHMENT G - SWC business plan 2016 ATTACHMENT F - Summary of Constitution changes 2013 ATTACHMENT E - Revised Constitution 2013 ATTACHMENT D - [Test event with Don](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/test-event-with-don/) - SWC_Constitution_April20121 Event with Don - [Sydney Weeds Professional Forum](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/sydney-weeds-professional-forum/) - Sydney Weeds Committees Inc. is hosting a one day technical forum for weed management professionals and operational staff working across the Sydney and Blue Mountains region. This one-day forum is themed ‘Weed Management: Working Together’, and is about: Building capacity of the weed management workforce in the region Sharing new technical information, knowledge, strategies and - [South West Region Sub-Committee Meeting](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/south-west-region-sub-committee-meeting/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat - [Sydney Weeds Professional Forum **DUPLICATE**](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/events/sydney-weeds-professional-forum-2/) - Sydney Weeds Committees Inc. is hosting a one day technical forum for weed management professionals and operational staff working across the Sydney and Blue Mountains region. This one-day forum is themed ‘Weed Management: Working Together’, and is about: Building capacity of the weed management workforce in the region Sharing new technical information, knowledge, strategies and ## Venues - [Randwick City Council](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/randwick-city-council/) - [Nalawala Community Centre - Fairfield Showground](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/nalawala-community-centre-fairfield-showground/) - [Community Room 1 - Level 2 of the BLaKC](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/community-room-1-level-2-of-the-blakc/) - [Blacktown City Council - Main st](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/blacktown-city-council-main-st/) - [Kariong Fire Control](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/kariong-fire-control/) - [Blacktown City Council](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/blacktown-city-council/) - [Inner West Function Room](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/inner-west-function-room/) - Level 3 Function Room - [The Gallery - Camden Civic Centre](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/the-gallery-camden-civic-centre-2/) - [The Gallery - Camden Civic Centre](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/the-gallery-camden-civic-centre/) - [Mantra Hotel](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/mantra-hotel/) - [Wamberal Surf Club](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/wamberal-surf-club/) - [Tebbutt Room - Hawkesbury Library](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/tebbutt-room-hawkesbury-library/) - [Blaxland Library](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/blaxland-library/) - [Dooleys Catholic Club, Lidcombe.](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/dooleys-catholic-club-lidcombe/) - [NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/nsw-teachers-federation-conference-centre/) - [The Coal Loader - Centre for Sustainability](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/the-coal-loader-centre-for-sustainability/) - Caretakers Cottage - [Strathfield Library](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/strathfield-library/) - [Holiday Inn - Parramatta](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/holiday-inn-parramatta/) - [Alfords Point Community Centre](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/alfords-point-community-centre/) - [Woollahra Council](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/woollahra-council/) - [Mitchell Park Field Studies Centre](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/mitchell-park-field-studies-centre/) - [NPWS Valentine St Parramatta](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/npws-valentine-st-parramatta/) - [CASULA POWERHOUSE ARTS CENTRE](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/venues/casula-powerhouse-arts-centre/) ## Weeds - [Yellow Burrhead](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/yellow-burrhead/) - Limnocharis flava Notes (top): PROHIBITED MATTER: If you see this plant report it. Call the NSW DPI Biosecurity Helpline 1800 680 244 Family: Alismataceae Origin: Native to Central America. Habit: Thrives in nutrient-enriched water in wetter tropical environments such as wetlands, dams ad channels. Leaves: Leaves are pale green, velvety with 11-15 parallel veins. Narrower - [Frogbit](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/frogbit/) - Limnobium laevigatum An opportunistic coloniser of open, shallow wetlands, ditches and creek banks Family: Pontederiaceae Origin: North, Central and South America Habit: Perennial annual submerged or floating in shallow water (less than 15 cm deep), will grow to 50 cm tall and rapidly form dense mats in tropical and subtropical areas when not shaded by - [Kidney-leaf mud plantain](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/kidney-leaf-mud-plantain/) - Heteranthera reniformis An opportunistic coloniser of open, shallow wetlands, ditches and creek banks Family: Pontederiaceae Origin: North, Central and South America Habit: Perennial annual submerged or floating in shallow water (less than 15 cm deep), will grow to 50 cm tall and rapidly form dense mats in tropical and subtropical areas when not shaded by - [Water caltrop](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/water-caltrop/) - Trapa species Water caltrop is PROHIBITED MATTER If you see this plant, you must report it to the NSW DPI Biosecurity Helpline 1800 680 244 It is a water weed that forms dense mats blocking waterways. Its leaves can float or grow under the water and it produces nuts with sharp spines. Family: Lythraceae Origin: - [Green cestrum](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/green-cestrum/) - Cestrum parqui Prized for its sweet night scented flowers, it was widely planted as a garden hedge plant in the 1800s. Family: Solanaceae Origin: South America Habit: Green cestrum has been found in all regions of NSW. It was introduced from South America as an ornamental garden plant but has become a significant weed. It - [Climbing asparagus](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/climbing-asparagus/) - Asparagus africanus This is a Weed of National Significance This weed must not be sold anywhere in NSW. Climbing asparagus is a small shrub or vine with prickly stems, fern-like leaves, and orange-red berries. It outcompetes native plants and reduces habitat and food for native animals. Family: Asparagaceae Origin: Native of Africa and Saudi Arabia - [Cassia, Winter senna](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/cassiawinter-senna/) - Senna pendula var. glabrata Another similar Senna species is Senna floribunda which is characterised by a more pointed leaf. Family: Caesalpiniaceae Origin: South America Habit: A straggly, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub 1-3m high. Stems brown and woody with thin cambium layer. Leaves: Leaves are compound, with 3-8 pairs of opposite leaflets. There is a raised gland - [Bridal creeper](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/asparagus-bridal-creeper/) - Asparagus asparagoides Bridal creeper is widespread in Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria. It is also spreading in New South Wales and Tasmania. It has the potential to spread further and increase its density in all southern states. Family: Asparagaceae Origin: South Africa Habit: Wiry twinning climber to 3 m in length and branch extensively. - [Ground asparagus](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/asparagus-ground/) - Asparagus aethiopicus A very popular indoor/basket plant because of its ability to withstand low light and neglect, this plant is naturalised in sand dunes and rainforests infesting hundreds of hectares on the NSW coast. Family: Asparagaceae Origin: South Africa Habit: Herbaceous perennial, highly invasive, sprawling ground cover with wiry, much branched stems up to 2m. - [Climbing asparagus fern](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/asparagus-climbing/) - Asparagus plumosus A very popular indoor plant because of its ability to withstand low light and neglect, this plant is naturalised in sheltered sites and rainforests infesting many hectares on the NSW coast. Family: Asparagaceae Origin: South Africa Habit: Tough, perennial, wiry, twining climbing vine with occasional spines and fine, feathery fern like foliage. Leaves: - [Privet (Large-leaf)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/privet-large-leaf/) - Ligustrum lucidum Broad-leaf privet is an evergreen shrub. Used in gardens, it now has extensive environmental, agricultural and human health impacts. Family: Oleaceae Origin: Eastern Asia Habit: Broad-leaf privets prefer warm, humid environments with moderate to high soil moisture throughout the year. Creeks, gullies and drainage lines are favoured by both species, but seedlings are - [Privet (Small-leaf)](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/privet-small-leaf/) - Ligustrum sinense This weed is able to germinate easily and grow prolifically, giving it the ability to suppress and shade other plants living in the understory. The complex and tenacious root system chokes the soil, reducing the availability of water and nutrients for competing native species. Family: Oleaceae Origin: China Habit: Small-leaf privet is a - [Angels trumpet](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/angels-trumpet/) - Maurandya barclayana Infestations are usually found growing north from Sydney Family: Scrophulariaceae Origin: Mexico Habit: A slender herbaceous vine, glabrous except for the calyx Leaves: Leaves 1–3.5 cm long, 8–30 mm wide, apex acute to attenuate, basal lobes acute or obtuse, occasionally margins with minute teeth towards base, palmately 5–7-veined; petiole 1–1.5 cm long Flowers: - [Passion flower or fruit](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/passion-flowerfruit/) - Passiflora subpeltata, P. edulis, P. foetida, P. suberosa, P. mollissima Even the popular edible Passion fruit spp have become problematic weeds of bushland, mainly because of human negligence discarding unwanted fruit or merely failing to harvest. Family: Passifloraceae Origin: Chiefly tropical South America Habit: Vigorous climber with tendrils. Leaves: Varying with species; from 10mm up - [Turkey rhubarb](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/turkey-rhubarb-2/) - Rumex sagittatus Turkey rhubarb is an aggressive weed that has the ability to completely smoother native ground plants and small shrubs. This can have devastating effects on the native flora and fauna, preventing native vegetation growth and thus eradicating food and habitat required by native fauna. Family: Polygonaceae Origin: a herbaceous perennial plant native to - [Water lettuce](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/water-lettuce/) - Pistia stratiotes Water lettuce is a free floating weed with pale green leaves. It spreads rapidly and forms dense mats over water bodies. Family: Araceae Origin: Water lettuce is native to Asia, Africa and equatorial America. Habit: Found in rivers, wetlands, lakes, reservoirs and slow-moving streams. It is most invasive in subtropical NSW. Water lettuce - [Alligator weed](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/alligator-weed/) - Alternanthera philoxeroides This plant is often confused with other species of Alternanthera (Joy weeds), Water Primrose (Ludwigia spp.), or Smartweeds, (Persicaria spp.) Difficult to identify in dense vegetation and when not in flower. Family: Amaranthaceae Origin: South America Habit: Perennial with mostly hairless surface stems that root at the nodes stoloniferous and underground stems producing - [Agapanthus](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/agapanthus/) - Agapanthus spp. This is a popular garden plant that needs active management in all gardens. This may be as simple as actively removing spent flower stalks prior to seed set, or as comprehensive as complete removal from gardens. Family: Alliaceae Origin: Africa Habit: An erect fleshy, clumping, perennial lily with long strappy leaves. Leaves: Long - [Madeira vine](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/madeira-vine/) - Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine is a devastating weed capable of smothering host vegetation in a relatively short period of time. The masses of fleshy leaves become very heavy and can break branches in large trees destroying the upper canopy. Family: Basellaceae Origin: South America Habit: Vigorous, robust fleshy and extensive twining, hairless, perennial climber in - [Balloon vine](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/balloon-vine/) - Cardiospermum grandiflorum Seedlings germinate most of the year. Plants spread over ground or climb trees and shrubs. Common in moist gullies along the warm temperate to tropical coast Qld and NSW. Family: Sapindaceae Origin: Tropical America, West Indies and Africa Habit: Herbaceous perennial climber with stems to more than 10m long. Leaves: 6-16cm long, on - [Black eyed Susan](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/black-eyed-susan/) - Thunbergia alata Colour variation of flowers is encountered with plants grown from seedlings, including yellow or white, often lacking the dark central blotch. Very fast and erratic twiner. Family: Acanthaceae Origin: Tropical Africa Habit: A delicate herbaceous and persistent twining or scrambling vine that will readily re-root from fragments and nodes. Leaves: Thin-textured, heart-shaped or - [Brazilian nightshade](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/brazilian-nightshade/) - Solanum seaforthianum Also known as Blue Potato Vine, this plant has become naturalised in rainforests and is widely distributed from N.E. Qld to N.E. NSW. Family: Solanaceae Origin: South America Habit: Perennial shrub or twining climber to 6m. Leaves: Green deeply 3-9 lobed, hairless except edges and veins on under surface. Flowers: Mauve-blue, 2-3cm across - [Cape ivy](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/cape-ivy/) - Delairea odorata Also known as Senecio mikanioides Cape Ivy is naturalised in coastal parts of NSW and rapidly grows to blanket and smother surrounding vegetation. Family: Asteraceae Origin: South Africa Habit: A climbing and trailing perennial, non-woody vine that smothers vegetation to heights of 10m. Stems break easily. Leaves: Ivy or star shaped with 5-7 - [Cats claw creeper](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/cats-claw-creeper/) - Macfadyena unguis-cati Stems in established stands of Cats Claw Creeper have been recorded as being up to 250mm in diameter. diameter growth of Cat’s Claw stems is slow, but the vines are long-lived, nearly as long as the trees that they claim for support. Family: Bignoniaceae Origin: Mexico to Uruguay Habit: Vigorous, blanketing climber in - [Blue perrywinkle](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/blue-perrywinkle/) - Vinca major Garden escapee. Mats of this species smother other ground vegetation and prevent growth of shrubs and trees. Grows best in fertile soil and well in shade. Family: Apocynaceae Origin: Central and southern Europe and northern Africa Habit: Spreading perennial herb to 50cm high with stems that root at nodes and sometimes at tips - [Blue stars](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/blue-stars/) - Aristea ecklonii Naturalising in disturbed woodland. Taking up space where natives should be providing food and habitat for creatures. Family: Iridaceae Origin: Forest margins in western and southern Africa Habit: Perennial herb resembling a clump of grass. Leaves: Up to 60cm linear and leathery, red at the base. Flowers: Bright blue flowers in a loose - [Crimson fountain grass and Swamp foxtail grass](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/crimson-fountain-grass-swamp-foxtail-grass/) - Pennisetum setaceum; Pennisetum alopecuroides A very popular landscape grass, it is now an offence to sell, propagate or knowingly distribute Pennisetum setaceum. Family: Poaceae Origin: Africa, Eastern Australia Habit: Tufted or clump-forming perennial grass to 1m. Leaves: Thin leathery, arching leaves to 80cm long, with prominent veins. Flowers: Inflorescence spike-like and feathery, purplish, at the - [Liriope, Lily turf](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/liriopelily-turf/) - Liriope spp. This is a very popular garden plant that is used extensively in landscaping for its hardiness in extreme conditions. It is just starting to become a problem in shaded riparian areas. Family: Ruscaceae Origin: East Asia Habit: Clump forming and spreading, grass like perennial lily. Leaves: Glossy dark green, narrow straplike, dense linear - [Coral berry](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/coral-berry/) - Ardisia crenata A common indoor plant due to its low light requirements, Ardisia has escaped cultivation and is recorded weedy from the Mullumbimby area to Sydney. Family: Myrsinaceae Origin: NE India, China to Japan Habit: Evergreen, compact shrub 1-2m high with a bushy head. Leaves: Dark glossy green above, paler and dull below, elliptic to - [African olive and European olive](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/african-olive-european-olive/) - Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata; Olea europaea subsp. europa vars. One of the most significant threats to the last remnants of Cumberland Plain woodlands in the Sydney Basin. Threatens further ecosystems in Sydney North. Forms dense mono-cultures beneath which no other vegetation remains. Family: Oleaceae Origin: Mediterranean region of Europe, Portugal, South Africa Habit: Much branched - [Camphor laurel](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/camphor-laurel/) - Cinnamomum camphora Once a common park and shade tree, now extensively naturalised, Camphor Laurels are now listed as Noxious in many areas of NSW. Family: Lauraceae Origin: China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam and Cheju-do (Korea) Habit: A large, hardy evergreen spreading tree 20-30m in height. Grey-brown, textured bark, becoming fissured with age. Leaves: Leaves 5-11cm long, - [Longleaf willow primrose](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/longleaf-willow-primrose/) - Ludwigia longifolia Introduced to Australia as a garden ornamental and first recorded as naturalised near Sydney in 1991. Capable of producing up to 2.5 million seed per plant and 10 million seeds per square meter. Family: Onagraceae Origin: South America from Brazil to Argentina Habit: Spring/Summer growing, woody, perennial, single stemmed or multi branched, erect, - [Chinese celtis, Hackberry](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/chinese-celtishackberry/) - Celtis sinensis Seedlings quickly establish in disturbed areas in a wide range of soils forming a dense mono-storey. Prevents native re-growth. Widespread weed near coastal rainforest. Family: Ulmaceae Origin: China, Korea and Japan Habit: Large semi-deciduous tree to 20 m losing its dense canopy in the winter months. Leaves: Oval shaped leaves 4.5-9 cm long - [German ivy](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/german-ivy/) - Senecio macroglossus A popular plant for hanging baskets, German Ivy has escaped cultivation and found its way into shaded areas on the verges of rainforests. Family: Asteraceae Origin: South Africa Habit: Evergreen light or slender, twining herbaceous perennial. Leaves: Bright green, fleshy, triangular or five-pointed ivy-like. Flowers: Large, conspicuous pale yellow daisy flowers about 6cm - [Japanese honeysuckle](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/japanese-honeysuckle/) - Lonicera japonica A popular garden plant of yesterday that has become a widespread rampant weed throughout many areas of eastern Australia from Qld to SA. In colder climates it may become deciduous. Family: Caprifoliaceae Origin: China & Japan Habit: A robust climbing or scrambling shrub to 8m high. Young stems covered with short hairs. Older - [Morning glory](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/morning-glory/) - Ipomoea indica (blue) Ipomoea cairica (coastal) Ipomoeas can readily be seen spreading along road edges and favour disturbed and open areas. They are capable of totally engulfing host trees in a relatively short period of time. Family: Convolvulaceae Origin: South America Habit: Robust and extensive twining perennial vine to 10m. Leaves: Blue: Dark green; variably - [Moth vine](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/moth-vine/) - Araujia sericifera Garden escapee that smothers shrubs and small trees, depressing their growth. Weed of wasteland and forests adjoining settlement, mainly in coastal higher rainfall areas. Family: Asclepiadaceae Origin: Southern Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay Habit: Twining perennial climber reaching up to 6 m on supporting vegetation. Milky latex exuded from damaged stems and leaves Leaves: - [Pampas lily of the valley](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/pampas-lily-of-the-valley/) - Salpichroa origanifolia Pampas Lily grows in full shade or sun, sand or wetlands, and tolerates long dry periods. It grows rapidly and can completely smother other vegetation. Once established, the plant is difficult to remove. Family: Solanaceae Origin: South America Habit: A scrambling or climbing perennial herb. Leaves: Oval shaped leaves are unequal in size, - [Butterfly flower](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/butterfly-flower/) - Gaura lindheirmeri Gaura parviflora A very popular cottage perennial. At the time of printing this booklet it is an offence to sell, propagate or knowingly distribute the plant without a permit. Family: Onagraceae Origin: USA and Mexico border region Habit: Sprawling perennial herb, 0.6-1.2m high with a 0.6-0.9m spread. Leaves: The leaves are simple, narrow, - [Impatiens, Busy Lizzy](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/impatiens-busy-lizzy/) - Impatiens walleriana varieties Readily sold at most nurseries and local markets, these colourful plants spread easily by seed and fragments. Commonly found along drains and water courses. Family: Balsaminaceae Origin: Africa Habit: Bushy, succulent-stemmed tender perennial that grows in a spreading mound 15-60cm tall depending on variety. Shade tolerant, favouring moist conditions. Leaves: Ovate to - [Spiny headed, Slender mat rush or River reed](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/spiny-headed-or-slender-mat-rush-river-reed/) - Lomandra hystrix Still mistaken for local native L. longifolia and planted in bushland restoration sites. High potential to hybridise with local species leading to loss of vigour and genetic integrity. Damages ecosystems where it doesn’t belong. Family: Lomandraceae Origin: Riverine sub tropical Australia Habit: Tufted hardy plant with dark green, strappy leaves to 1.3 m. - [Seaside daisy](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/seaside-daisy/) - Erigeron karvinskianus Highly tolerant of poor, dry soils and grows in a wide range of conditions. Family: Asteraceae Origin: South Mexico to Venezuela Habit: An aggresive spreading perennial herb to about 50cm high. Grows vigorously smothering low native ground covers. Highly tolerant of poor dry soils and grows in a wide range of conditions. The - [Singapore daisy](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/singapore-daisy/) - Sphagneticola trilobata Introduced as an ornamental. Deliberately planted as a roadside and railway embankment stabiliser in Queensland, now spreading in coastal areas of New South Wales. Also naturalised in Florida, Malaysia and on Pacific Islands. Family: Asteraceae Origin: Mexico to Argentina Habit: Dense mat-forming perennial herb to 70 cm high, with spreading stems to 2m - [Panic veldt grass](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/panic-veldt-grass/) - Ehrharta erecta An aggressive, perennial grass almost constantly in seed, Ehrharta spreads rapidly excluding many small native ground cover species. Similar Native Species: Weeping Meadow Grass (Microlaena stipoides). Family: Poaceae Origin: South Africa Habit: Vigorous, shade-tolerant, rhizomatous and loosely tufted perennial grass, that will out-compete native ground covers in nearly all soil conditions. Leaves: Bright - [Spider plant, Ribbon plant](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/spider-plantribbon-plant/) - Chlorophytum comosum A very old fashioned plant the Spider or Ribbon plant is still popular in rockeries or hanging baskets because of its ability to Family: with stand drought conditions. Family: Anthericaceae Origin: South Africa Habit: A tufted grass-like perennial herb, to 60cm high. Leaves: Linear strap/grass-like leaves to 1cm wide and 60cm long forming - [Trad](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/wandering-jew-trad/) - Tradescantia albiflora, T. zebrina, T. spathecea This shade loving, weak rooted herb is often the cause of skin irritations in dogs. Many other forms of Tradescantia are well known garden plants including the popular “Moses in the cradle” (Rhoeo). Family: Commelinaceae Origin: South America Habit: Weak, perennial, creeping succulent herb, rooting from distinct nodes. Grows - [Wild iris](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/wild-iris/) - Dietes bicolor, Dietes iridioides Highly tolerant of poor, dry soils and grows in a wide range of conditions. Family: Iridaceae Origin: South Africa Habit: Perennial rhizomatous clumps of erect sword-shaped leaves. The adult plant is approximately 1m wide and 1m tall. Leaves: Leathery, sword shaped, strappy leaves 1-2cm wide to 60cm long; arranged in flat - [Asparagus - culinary](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/asparagus-culinary/) - Asparagus officinalis Unlike most other weeds of this family the culinary asparagus is native to Europe not South Africa. It does however share many of its counter parts weedy traits such as developing succulent berries and growing dense underground rhizomes and root mats. Family: Asparagaceae Origin: Europe Habit: Grown for culinary purposes. Hardy perennial with - [Canna lily, Indian shot](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/canna-lilyindian-shot/) - Canna indica, Canna x generalis A very widely planted species that prefers wet boggy sites. Commonly used in septic tank absorption trenches. Garden refuse dumping and deliberate planting in reserves and wetland areas is the main problem. Family: Cannaceae Origin: Tropical and South America Habit: Erect, herbaceous perennial to 2m high with No true stems. - [Elephants ears, Taro](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/elephants-ears-taro/) - Colocasia esculenta Plants such as these with fleshy tuberous rhizomes, when established in moist areas become extremely heavy and difficult to remove. Do not let them establish outside of gardens. Family: Araceae Origin: S.E. Asia, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands Habit: Erect, rhizomatous tuberous, evergreen perennial herb to 1.5m high. Leaves: Heart shaped, dark green - [Fishbone fern](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/fishbone-fern/) - Nephrolepis cordifolia Once a popular basket and rockery plant because of its ability to withstand low light and neglect, this plant is naturalised throughout a large proportion of the NSW coast. Family: Davalliaceae Origin: North Eastern Australia Habit: Terrestrial fern that forms dense clumps of upright, arching fronds that resemble fish bones with erect rhizome - [Formosa lily](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/formosa-lily/) - Lilium formosanum Also known as Taiwan Lily, this plant is rapidly becoming a naturalised weed in many states of Australia infesting roadsides, disturbed areas, wastelands and even bushland. Family: Liliaceae Origin: Asia (Taiwan) Habit: Deciduous perennial herb with annual flowering stalks 1-2m long. Leaves: Mid to dark green, elongated, linear, sessile leaves are arranged spirally - [Ginger lily](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/ginger-lily/) - Hedychium gardnerianum Large, spreading plant out-competes natives for light and moisture in moist habitats. Heavy and difficult to remove from bush. Family: Zingiberaceae Origin: Himalayas Habit: Robust perennial herb 2-3 m high with creeping underground stems (rhizomes) up to 1 metre long. Leaves: About 40cm long and 15 cm wide. Alternately arranged and lance-shaped with - [Mother of millions](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/mother-of-millions/) - Bryophyllum spp. Often confused with the Australian native Christmas Bells, this mat forming plant will grow under the poorest of conditions in areas such as a crack in a rock, gravel on the side of a road or on cliff faces, sand dunes and pastures. Family: Crassulaceae Origin: Madagascar, South Africa Habit: Erect, smooth fleshy - [Parrot Alstromoeria, Peruvian lily](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/parrot-alstromoeria-peruvian-lily/) - Alstroemeria pulchella Spreading in shady sites near the coast, forming dense clumps. Expensive and difficult to remove and takes up native habitat. Family: Alstroemeria Origin: Central and South America Habit: Erect perennial with numerous unbranched stems with spoonshaped leaves to 1 m high. Tuberous underground roots. Leaves: Twisting from base Flowers: Loose clusters 4-5cm across, - [Spanish bayonet](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/spanish-bayonet/) - Yucca aloifolia, Yucca spp. Commonly cultivated, this garden escapee is found on roadsides and sand dunes. Very difficult to control due to spiny nature of plant creating impenetrable thickets. Family: Agavaceae Origin: North & Central America and the West Indies Habit: Evergreen, herbacious, slow growing perennial shrub or small tree, forming large spiny rosettes of - [Wild watsonia](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/wild-watsonia/) - Watsonia meriana var. bulbillifera Once widely, but now rarely, planted as an ornamental. Major environmental weed of disturbed bushland and roadsides, particularly near water. Serious weed in W.A., S.A., Vic and N.S.W. Family: Iridaceae Origin: South Africa Habit: Erect perennial herb to 2m. Leaves: Basal linear/Sword-shaped leaves up to 0.6m long with distinct midrib are - [Pampas grass](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/pampas-grass-2/) - Cortaderia spp. A very popular garden plant in the 1960’s and 1970’s, Pampas Grass has earned its status as a declared noxious weed. Family: Poaceae Origin: South America and New Zealand Habit: Large, long lived perennial tussock forming ornamental grass to 4.5m tall. Leaves: Light green, up to 2m long and finely tapering with prominent - [Mexican feather grass](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/mexican-feather-grass/) - Nassella tenuissima Initially mislabelled and sold as an ornamental in Australia under the names Elegant Spear Grass, Pony Tail and Angel’s Hair, Mexican Feather Grass needs to be prevented from naturalising in Australia. Family: Poaceae Origin: South America Habit: Drooping perennial tussock forming grass which grows in dense clumps. up to 0.8 m in height. - [Indian hawthorn](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/indian-hawthorn/) - Rhaphiolepsis indica A commonly cultivated garden plant especially in coastal areas due to its ability to tolerate drought conditions. Less weedy or sterile cultivars may be available. Family: Malaceae Origin: Asia, especially India and southern China Habit: Drought hardy, evergreen, low growing, spreading shrub to 1-1.5 m high. Leaves: Dark green on top, paler below; - [Mickey mouse plant](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/mickey-mouse-plant/) - Ochna serrulata The long tap root makes manual removal extremely difficult and it seeds far too easily into Sydney’s bushland Family: Ochnaceae Origin: South Africa Habit: A dense evergreen shrub 2-4m high with rough stems. Bark has numerous lenticels (corky spots) protruding outwardly. Leaves: Alternately arranged oblong to lanceolate leaves to 6cm long, glossy green - [Pigeon berry, Golden dewdrop](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/pigeon-berrygolden-dewdrop/) - Duranta erecta cultivars This new vogue plant to the Sydney region has become naturalised in some areas. It requires active management in all gardens. Family: Verbenaceae Origin: West Indies, Central and South America Habit: A straggly evergreen shrub 1-5m high with drooping branches and sharp spines. Leaves: The ovate leaves are 2.5-7.6 cm long and - [Cockspur coral tree](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/cockspur-coral-tree/) - Erythrina crista-galli Commonly cultivated, becoming widely naturalized, especially in coastal districts along drains & streams. Removal of this species is recommended. Family: Fabaceae Origin: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay Habit: Deciduous tree to 5-9m taking on a gnarled appearance with age, bark is covered with large curved prickles. Leaves: Compound trifoliate leaves with prickles - [Coral tree](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/coral-tree/) - Erythrina X sykesii Grows readily from fallen branches, and should not be used as mulch. Has the potential to invade natural areas such as hind-dunes, rainforests, wetlands creeks, and saltmarshes. Family: Fabaceae Origin: Uncertain Habit: Deciduous tree 10-15 m high by 15-20 m wide with a dense rounded canopy, short stout truck and ascending branches - [Golden wreath wattle, Willow wattle](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/golden-wreath-wattle-willow-wattle/) - Acacia saligna Fast growing, high generation rates compete with local native species. Seed dormancy up to 20 years. Family: Fabaceae Origin: Southwest Western Australia Habit: Medium shrub to 10m x 6m. Grey bark smooth or finely fissured. Pendulous branches often blue-grey when young. Leaves: Phyllodes leathery with a prominent mid-vein. Bright yellow ball flowers in - [Tree of heaven](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/tree-of-heaven/) - Ailanthus altissima A hardy plant with a deep root system, forms dense thickets, destroys biodiversity. Family: Simaroubaceae Origin: China Habit: Deciduous suckering shrub or tree to 15m. Leaves: 9-21 opposite pairs of strongly veined, ovate leaflets with a smaller leaf at the tip. Leaflets have a conspicuous gland that produces an unpleasant smell when crushed. - [Yellow bells](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/yellow-bells/) - Tecoma stans Popular because of its magnificent floral display, Yellow Bells is on the increase on roadsides and disturbed bushland. Easy to grow, they are often sold at local fetes or backyard traded. Family: Bignoniaceae Origin: Central and South America. Mexico, Peru and Equador Habit: Evergreen many branched shrub or small tree 4-7m high. Leaves: - [White trumpet vine, Monkeys comb](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/monkeycomb/) - Pithecoctenium cynanchoides Family: Bignoniaceae Origin: South America Habit: Woody climber, with hexagonal ribbed branchlets, and many-branched twinning tendrils. Leaves: Leaves heart-shaped, thin, 2–3-foliolate, 2.5–8 cm long, 2–5 cm wide, the terminal leaflet often replaced by a tendril Flowers: Deep yellow outside, creamy yellow inside on a a terminal raceme up to 5 cm long, and - [Japanese knotweed](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/japanese-knotweed/) - Fallopia japonica Seed set less likely in Australia but hybridizes readily with F. sacchalinenis; hybrid is known as F. x bohemica Family: Polygonaceae Origin: East Asia (Korea,Taiwan and eastern China) and Japan Habit: Large herbaceous perennial 1.5–3 m high, forming a dense thicket. Hollow stems with raised nodes bamboo-like in appearance, often glaucous and red-brown, - [Wild onion](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/wild-onion/) - Asphodelus fistulosus Often in alkaline, sandy or well drained soil in Winter rainfall areas. Seed very resilient in soil. Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: Mediterranean Habit: Annual, Bi-ennial or short lived perennial herb with rigid hollow stems that form a large onion like tuft to growing to 75 cm. Leaves: Hollow onion-like leaves to 30 cm Flowers: - [Mysore thorn](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/mysore-thorn/) - Caesalpinia decapetala Family: Fabaceae Origin: India Habit: A perennial sprawling shrub. Straight or hooked thorns on the stems aid it to climb to re 15 m when supported by other vegetation which it will smother, forming impenetrable thickets Leaves: bipinnate to 300mm long, 8mm wide, divided into many feathery oval grey-green leaflets (dark green above - [Giant devils fig](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/giant-devils-fig/) - Solanum chrysotrichum Toxic to humans stock and wildlife Family: Solanum Origin: Central America Habit: Tall perennial woody shrub, 3-4 metres high with thorns similar to a rose plant and long distinct rusty coloured hairy stems and petioles Leaves: Broad ovate lobed leaves that finish in a distinct point, hairy below Flowers: Autumnn to Spring, star - [Eurasian water milfoil](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/eurasian-water-milfoil/) - Myriophyllum spicatum Class 1 noxious weed throughout NSW under the NSW Noxious Weeds Act 1993 its dense canopy can interfere with boating, swimming, fishing, or other aquatic activities. Suppresses native plants; impacts equilibrium between aquatic organisms Family: Haloragaceae Origin: Eurasia Habit: Submerged perennial aquatic herb in water from 0.5 to 10 m deep, reddish-brown to - [Arum lily](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/arum-lily/) - Zantedeschia aethiopica Used extensively in floral arrangements all Zantedeschia species are highly toxic if eaten raw. They are known to have caused the deaths of cattle and children. All parts of the plant are toxic, and produce irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat, acute vomiting and diarrhoea. Family: Araceae Origin: South Africa Habit: - [Horsetail](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/horsetail/) - Equisetum arvense Toxic to livestock Family: Equisetaceae Origin: Northern hemisphere; widespread in Eurasia and North America Habit: An upright perennial herb with sterile and fertile stems, the former to 60 cm dying back in Winter, the latter emerging in Spring to produce soft cones with millions of spores Leaves: Inconspicuous, growing on main stems in - [Nasturtium](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/nasturtium/) - Tropaeolum majus Readily sold at nurseries and local markets, these colourful plants spread easily by seed and fragments. Active management in gardens is required to minimise the spread. Family: Tropaeolaceae Origin: South America Habit: Quick growing, soft sprawling succulent annual herb. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but prefers full sun. Leaves: Broad circular - [Lippia](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/lippia/) - Phyla canescens Introduced as a lawn species and once used to stabilise soil on banks of irrigation canals and around weirs. Overruns native vegetation, and is capable of suppressing the growth of neighbouring plants. Family: Verbenaceae Origin: Americas from California to Argentina and Chile Habit: Hardy, mat forming, perennial herb with stems that root at - [Gazania](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/gazania/) - Gazania spp Gazania spp have become naturalised on coastal dunes, parks and along roadsides from sthn Sydney to the Mid north coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Mt Lofty region of Sth Australia and in the Moreton region of S.E. Queensland. Family: Asteraceae Origin: Mainly South Africa Habit: Clumping, low-growing perennial herb to 15 cm high. - [Cotoneaster](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/cotoneaster/) - Cotoneaster species At least nine species of Cotoneaster have naturalised in Australia. There are numerous native alternatives available which will attract birds to the garden Family: Malaceae (often included in Rosaceae) Origin: China, Asia Habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree to 4 m high usually with arching branches. Leaves: Varying with species but, usually elliptic - [Willow](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/willow/) - Salix cinerea, Salix nigra & other Salix spp. Introduced to Australia to help stabilise creek banks and roadsides, willows are now actively displacing native riparian vegetation, altering creek flows and destroying habitat. Potential invaders of wetlands. Family: Salicaceae Origin: Eurasia, North Africa, North America Habit: Rapidly growing deciduous trees 10 to 20 m some with - [Kudzu](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/kudzu-2/) - Pueria lobata This plant has taken over entire towns in America. We have had only one known reporting as of 2008. It is one of the most critical potential threats to Sydney riparian zones and bushland. Extremely difficult to remove once established with hardy tubers and rapid growth rate. Beware of this plant. Family: Fabaceae - [Montbetia](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weeds/montbetia/) - Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora This pretty bulb invades bushland, roadsides streams banks and even gardens. They tolerate full sun, moist areas, frost, shady and windy conditions. Takes over and displaces indigenous grasses and ground covers. Family: Iridaceae Origin: South Africa Habit: Erect deciduous perennial herb to 0.9m. 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Their stems are usually supple and can twist and contort in erratic convolutions without affecting the transport of water and nutrients that are essential to their survival. This category of plants includes some of the most damaging environmental weeds in the Sydney region. It is recommended that all species listed be eradicated from gardens and replaced with less invasive species. - [Tree Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed_categories/trees/) - The tree weeds are often the most obvious, simply by virtue of the fact that they occupy a large area in an ecosystem. Because of the sheer size many of these plants can attain, it makes them one of the most costly and difficult group of plants to treat or remove. Tree weeds add to the demise of forests and riparian areas. - [Shrub Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed_categories/shrubs/) - The shrub weeds are often the most prolific, because of the fact that they are a common addition to many home gardens. The main problem arises from the irresponsible dumping of garden waste in bushland and reserves bordering on home gardens and inadequate garden maintenance allowing plants to seed and spread to nearby areas via wind and water or in the droppings of fauna that have eaten them. - [Herbs](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed_categories/herbs/) - Herbs have a variety of growth habits. In botanical terminology parts of an herbaceous plant will wilt and die down to the soil after growing and flowering is over for the season. They lack a woody stem above the ground. They can be annual, biennial or perennial. For annual herbs the plant dies completely and grows again from see. For the perennial and biennial herbs the stem might die but other parts exist close to or under the ground and the plant can revive from these be they roots or a thick part of the stem or a rhizome, bulb, tuber or stolon. - [Ground Covers](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed_categories/ground-covers/) - These herbaceous, slightly woody or strap like plants may seem insignificant in reserves and bushland areas, but they displace native ground covers and thus reduce the biodiversity of natural areas, which alters the whole ecology of that community. Many of these plants are still found for sale in nurseries and local markets. Like all categories of plants in this booklet, active management is a key issue which includes regular pruning to maintain plant health and vigour and the constant removal of spent flowers to prevent seed set. - [Grass Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed_categories/grasses/) - The Grass Weeds are commonly overlooked, however, exotic grass species are invading roadsides, reserves and bushland in Sydney and aggressively displace native ground covers. Although many of these species are desirable pasture grasses and turf grasses in home lawns, parks and playing fields, they are also problematic bushland and garden weeds because they are capable of setting copious volumes of viable seed within a short time of germination. While many of these species only invade disturbed areas with adequate light levels, some of these species are also shade tolerant, and thus can invade intact bushland areas. - [Bulbous & Succulent Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed_categories/bulbous-and-succulent/) - These plants are extremely hardy due to their above ground and below ground storage structures, which are modified leaves, stems and roots. This group of plants includes all of the Asparagus species. These plants are prolific, hardy (drought-resistant), shade tolerant and highly invasive. They have extensive underground rhizomes that form thick mats capable of reducing water penetration into soil; vigorous vegetative structures that are capable of smothering native vegetation and produce copious amounts of berries (red or black) that are readily consumed and spread by animals and birds. They are also spread by green waste dumping as rhizomes are capable of surviving for long periods of time out of the soil. - [Water Weeds](https://sydneyweeds.org.au/weed_categories/water-weeds/) - Aquatic weeds are plants that invade watercourses, dams and wetlands. These weeds are extremely detrimental to the aquatic environment, where they choke waterways, alter oxygen levels and reduce light penetration. Most of the water weeds have originated from backyard fish ponds or home aquariums and have been accidentally released into the environment. They have been further spread by deliberate seeding of waterways by black market plant traders and accidentally spread between farm dams via fish, yabbie and eel traps.