Weeds of National Significance (WONS)
Under the National Weeds Strategy, 32 introduced plants were identified as Weeds of National Significance (WONS).
This list of 32 Weeds of National Significance was developed based on the following key criteria:
- invasive tendencies
- impacts
- potential for spread
- socioeconomic and environmental values.
Visit the Weeds of National Significance web page to see more information on each species.
National management strategies and manuals
National management strategies and manuals have been published for all of these species.
The strategies aim to:
- prevent spread and new infestations
- reduce adverse impacts of existing infestations
- establish and maintain national commitment
- coordinate management at a national level
- increase community awareness.
National management groups have been established for each of these species to oversee the implementation of the respective national strategic plans.
The WONS national management strategies and the details of the management arrangements are available from Weeds Australia.
| Species | Occurs in Qld |
|---|---|
| African boxthorn | Yes |
| Alligator weed | Yes |
| Athel pine | Yes |
| Asparagus weeds | Yes |
| Bellyache bush | Yes |
| Bitou bush | Yes |
| Blackberry | Yes |
| Bridal creeper | Yes |
| Brooms | Yes |
| Cabomba | Yes |
| Cat's claw creeper | Yes |
| Chilean needle grass | Yes |
| Fireweed | Yes |
| Gamba grass | Yes |
| Gorse | Yes |
| Hymenachne | Yes |
| Lantana | Yes |
| Mesquite | Yes |
| Madeira vine | Yes |
| Mimosa pigra | Yes |
| Opuntioid cacti | Yes |
| Parkinsonia | Yes |
| Parthenium weed | Yes |
| Pond apple | Yes |
| Prickly acacia | Yes |
| Rubber vine | Yes |
| Sagittaria | Yes |
| Salvinia | Yes |
| Serrated tussock | No |
| Silverleaf nightshade | Yes |
| Water hyacinth | Yes |
| Willows | Yes |
