Weeds cost Queensland an estimated $600 million annually and have significant impacts on primary industries, natural ecosystems, and human and animal health.
- Invasive plants
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Environmental weeds
Environmental weeds are plants that invade native ecosystems and adversely affect the survival of indigenous flora and fauna
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Weeds of National Significance
32 introduced plants were identified as Weeds of National Significance (WONS). This list of plants was development based on the following keys.
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Impacts of weeds
Weeds have a significant economic, environmental and social impact.
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Weedbusters
About the Weedbuster program and how to get involved in Weedbuster Week
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Preventing weed spread
Ways to prevent weed spread, legal requirements, importation and quarantine, Codes of Practice, inspection and frequently asked questions.
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Coen Information and Inspection Centre, Cape York Peninsula
Details on the Coen Information and Inspection Centre, Cape York Peninsula to help prevent the spread of pests
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Control methods
Information about a range of weed control methods.
- Four Tropical Weeds Eradication Program
- Red witchweed eradication program
