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Channel Weed Management Strategy
2008 - 2013
A strategy for managing weeds across land tenures in the
mainland part of the Kingborough municipality
“Everyone working together to manage weeds, thereby protecting natural, social
and economic values of Kingborough and its neighbours”
Publication details
This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for the purpose of study or training,
subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgement of source and its not being used for
commercial purposes or sale. Reproduction for purposes other than those given above
requires the prior permission of the Kingborough Council.
This strategy is based on information obtained through research and consultation, and will
be subject to change as new information becomes available. Every effort has been made to
ensure that the information contained in this strategy is accurate and representative.
Kingborough Council disclaims any responsibility to any person who relies on information in
this strategy.
Acknowledgements
The Channel Weeds Strategy was developed with funding obtained through the Southern
Tasmanian Weed Strategy from the Australian Government, NRM South and the Southern
Tasmanian Councils Authority. Additional funding and support was provided by
Kingborough Council and the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.
Elizabeth Schrammeyer of Tasmanian Land and Water Professionals Pty Ltd is the principal
author of this Strategy with extensive assistance from the following:
Dan Meldrum, Richard Greenhill and Liz Quinn of Kingborough Council.
The Working Group: Karen Stewart (Southern Regional Weeds Officer), Sandy Leighton
(Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy Project Manager), Paul Dimmick (PWS) and Councillor
Flora Fox.
Cassie Strain (environmental consultant), Beth Chamberlain (environmental consultant),
Natalie Holman (NRM South), Barry Hardwick (NRM South), Mike Williams (DIER), Dale
Herbert (Telstra), Fiona Steele (Aurora), Craig Saunders (PWS), George Lane (Transend),
Andrew Welling (environmental consultant), Michael Rowland (Biolinks), Phil Reader and
Justin Nicholls (TFGA), Garry Witzerman (private contractor).
Annie and Hans Wapstra, Margaret Brock, Peter Jarman, Doug Duthoit, Heather Clark, Roz
Thurn, Val Brown, John Hamilton, Jean Taylor, John Cox, Phillipa Foster , Ken White and
Lynne Sparrow (PWS) who attended the community consultation workshop.
Contents
Executive Summary ...............................................................................................................ii
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
The municipality of Kingborough........................................................................................ 1
Development of a Channel Weed Management Strategy .................................................. 3
Key Stakeholders ........................................................................................................... 3
Background........................................................................................................................... 5
When is a plant a weed? ................................................................................................... 5
Legislation ......................................................................................................................... 5
Weed Management Act 1999 ......................................................................................... 5
Planning Scheme ........................................................................................................... 7
Other relevant legislation ............................................................................................... 7
Links to existing frameworks.............................................................................................. 8
Australian Weeds Strategy ............................................................................................. 8
State WeedPlan ............................................................................................................. 8
Regional Strategies........................................................................................................ 8
Weeds of the Channel Area ................................................................................................ 11
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 11
Weeds for eradication...................................................................................................... 13
Weeds for strategic management .................................................................................... 16
Alert list ........................................................................................................................... 22
Management Strategy ......................................................................................................... 23
Vision .............................................................................................................................. 23
Key Goals ........................................................................................................................ 23
Management Actions ....................................................................................................... 23
Timing of actions .......................................................................................................... 24
Implementation ................................................................................................................ 24
Roles and responsibilities ............................................................................................ 24
Resources ....................................................................................................................... 25
Biosecurity ....................................................................................................................... 28
Prioritisation and Integration ............................................................................................ 31
Coordination and Cooperation ......................................................................................... 33
Education, training and awareness .................................................................................. 35
Policy support and regulation .......................................................................................... 38
Research and development ............................................................................................. 39
Monitoring and evaluation................................................................................................ 41
Further information .............................................................................................................. 43
References ......................................................................................................................... 44
Appendix 1: Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in weed management .................... 45
Appendix 2: Explanatory notes accompanying GIS database and maps ............................. 47
Channel Weed Management Strategy 2008-2013 i
Summary
Executive Summary
Weeds cost government, industry and community a considerable amount of time, money
and effort, while degrading bushland, agricultural areas, waterways and coastal areas. The
Channel Weed Management Strategy was developed in response to the threat of existing
and potential weeds and will compliment the Bruny Island Weed Management Strategy to
provide a framework for weed management throughout the mainland part of the
Kingborough municipality as well as across its boundaries.
For each of the eight components in the Channel Weed Management Strategy there are
strategic Actions recommended that will lead to the achievement of Objectives and Goals.
When these are achieved they will contribute to accomplishing desired outcomes of the
Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy as well as Management Action Targets and Resource
Condition Targets listed in the Natural Resource Management Strategy for Southern
Tasmania relevant to weed management.
The Goals of the Channel Weed Management Strategy are:
• Resources: To identify, secure, share, manage and efficiently use weed
management resources across government, community and industry in the
Kingborough municipality
• Biosecurity: To prevent new weeds becoming established and minimise the spread of
existing, emerging and sleeper weeds.
• Prioritisation and integration: To define weed management priorities and address
them in an integrated manner.
• Coordination and cooperation: To conduct weed management in a strategic,
coordinated and cooperative manner.
• Education, training and awareness: To improve weed awareness, weed identification
and management skills and knowledge amongst all land managers.
• Policy support and regulation: To encourage support of, and improve compliance
with, the Weed Management Act 1999 throughout government, community and
industry by implementing adequate weed management procedures and actions.
• Research and development: To increase knowledge and understanding of weed
threats and effective techniques for their management.
• Monitoring and evaluation: To regularly monitor, evaluate and follow-up weed
mapping and management activities.
The Channel Weed Management Strategy incorporates existing relevant documents and
strategies that affect the Kingborough municipality as well as consultation with stakeholders
and community groups.
At first glance the strategy may seem daunting; however, the impact and cost of weeds will
only continue to escalate rapidly unless action is taken now. This Strategy guides all
stakeholders of weed management to enable them to increase coordination of weed control
at the municipal level and to achieve best practice weed management in order to optimise
economic, social and environmental outcomes for the municipality.
The vision for weed management in Kingborough is:
Everyone working together to manage weeds, thereby protecting natural, social and
economic values of Kingborough and its neighbours.
Channel Weed Management Strategy 2008-2013 ii
Introduction
Introduction
The municipality of Kingborough
Kingborough is situated in south-eastern Tasmania, south of the State capital, Hobart and
east of the Huon Valley Council. A small section borders Glenorchy City Council, and it also
shares a corner with the Derwent Valley Council. Kingborough is part of the broader
Southern NRM Region that incorporates 12 municipalities.
Kingborough has a population of almost 32,000 people, with the population spread through
higher density developed areas and lower density rural areas.
Kingborough also includes Bruny Island, but this Channel Weed Management Strategy
excludes Bruny Island as a specific Bruny Island Weed Management Strategy has already
been developed. For the purpose of this Strategy the municipality of Kingborough refers to
the mainland part of Kingborough, excluding Bruny Island.
The mainland part of Kingborough is along its eastern shore bordered by the Derwent River
estuary and the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.
Much of Kingborough’s population is located in the Hobart suburb of Taroona, and the town
of Kingston and surrounding suburbs, which is in effect connected to Hobart by
development. South of Kingston, although development is happening at a rapid pace, much
of the population is located in small towns or rural areas.
A long narrow municipality, all who live in Kingborough are close to the coast and much of
the development is focussed in the coastal zone. A large part of the southern slopes of Mt
Wellington and Mt Montagu reside in Kingborough, and these supply the North West Bay
and Browns Rivers. Many smaller rivers, rivulets and creeks flow from the hills that divide
Kingborough physically from the Huon Valley, such as the Snug Tiers.
This diverse landscape supports an array of native vegetation communities and habitats.
Even close to some of the more densely populated areas there are larger areas of remnant
native vegetation. Many of these are significantly affected by, or at risk of, weed invasion.
Natural resources provide significant value to the municipality of Kingborough. Commercial
enterprises, including tourism, viticulture, fish processing and aquaculture, are important to
the area’s economy and reliant of natural features and resources. The value of natural
resources to the community can in one way be demonstrated by the active involvement in a
large number of ‘Landcare’, ‘Coastcare’ and ‘Friends of’ groups.
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Introduction
Location of Kingborough Municipality and detail showing major towns
The shaded area denotes the Southern NRM
Region.
For the purpose of this strategy Bruny Island is not
included. See the Bruny Island Weed Management
Strategy for more information.
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Introduction
Development of a Channel Weed Management Strategy
Weeds are one of the most important challenges faced by community, natural resource
managers, agriculture, industry and government. In Australia weeds cost agriculture alone
more than $4 billion per year (Martin, 2003), which does not include the countless hours put
in by the community, or the indirect costs experienced by a variety of stakeholders through
impact on the environment, amenities or resources.
The true cost of weeds to Kingborough is not known, however many tens of thousands of
dollars are spent each year in controlling weeds on public land alone. In order to be able to
facilitate, coordinate and promote weed management in Kingborough this Strategy was
developed.
In 2005 the Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy 2005-2010 was launched by NRM South.
Taking up the opportunity to ensure consistency in weed management at regional and
municipal levels, Kingborough initiated the development of a Strategy for the mainland part
of the municipality, following the completion of the Bruny Island Weed Management Strategy
in 2007.
The Channel Weed Management Strategy incorporates existing relevant documents and
strategies that affect the Kingborough municipality. It guides all stakeholders of weed
management on the mainland part of the municipality to enable them to increase
coordination of weed control at the regional and municipal levels and to achieve best
practice weed management in order to optimise economic, social and environmental
outcomes for the municipality.
Key Stakeholders
Weed management affects many different people, groups and agencies in Kingborough.
This Strategy identifies a number of these stakeholders: those who are more directly
involved in weed management and with particular actions recommended in this strategy are
listed below.
One very important factor for sustainable weed management is that everyone fulfils their role
and where they can undertakes weed management on the land they manage, and/or
prevents the spread of weeds. For each recommended Action the relevant stakeholders are
listed within the action table (see below for abbreviations used). A list of roles and
responsibilities for different stakeholders is provided in table form in Appendix 1.
Stakeholder Abbreviation
State Government of Tasmania
Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources DIER
Department of Primary Industries and Water DPIW
Crown Land Services CLS
Tasmanian Biosecurity Committee TBC
Parks and Wildlife Service PWS
Department of Education DoE
Tasmanian Fire Service TFS
TAFE
Southern Regional Committee for Natural Resource Management NRM South
Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy Project Manager STWS PM
Kingborough Council KC
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Introduction
Huon Valley Council HVC
Hobart City Council HCC
Glenorchy City Council GCC
Industry
Aurora Energy Aurora
Transend
Telstra
Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association TFGA
Fruit Industry Tasmania FruitTas
Tourism Industry
Nursery Industry NGIT
Aquarium Industry
Hobart Water HW
Community Groups
Kingborough Landcare Advisory Group KLAG
Allens Rivulet/Sandfly Landcare Group ARSLAG
Black Goat Reserve Landcare Group
Blackmans Bay Coastcare Group
Conservation of Oxley’s Road Environmental Landcare Group CORE
Derwent Avenue Wildcare Group
Friends of Coningham Nature Recreation Area FOCNRA
Kingborough Landcare Advisory Group KLAG
Friends of Coningham, Oyster Cove and Lower Snug FOCOCLS
Friends of Peter Murrell Reserves FOPMR
Friends of Truganini
Hartz Hill Landcare Group
Howden Landcare Group
Kettering Coastcare/Landcare Group
Kingston Beach Coastcare Group
Peppermint Bay Landcare Group
Snug Landcare Coastcare Inc
South Channel Coastcare Inc
Taroona Environment Network Inc
Tinderbox West Coastcare Group
Trail Riders Action Group TRAG
Tramway Hill Landcare Group
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Background
Background
When is a plant a weed?
The Australian Weeds Strategy defines a weed as “a plant that requires some form of action
to reduce its harmful effects on the economy, the environment, human health and amenity.”
Many plants have the potential to become weeds. More than sixty-five percent of weeds in
Australia were introduced deliberately as garden or ornamental plants; others were brought
in for other commercial purposes or were accidentally introduced. Even some natives of
mainland Australia have naturalised in Tasmania and are considered weeds.
Not all naturalised plants are equally weedy. Some spread aggressively and can invade and
alter any system that provides their preferred conditions, while others are less competitive
and tend only to colonise disturbed areas.
There is also a potential for some plants not yet considered weeds to become weedy in the
future. This can be due to changing climatic conditions, introductions of new pollinating
agents or being transferred to a more suitable position.
A number of weedy plants are recognised and declared under specific legislation – see
below; others are not listed under the legislation but are still considered important. These
are called environmental weeds, indicating that they have the ability to naturalise in natural
or agricultural areas and gradually alter their environment, competing with native or preferred
vegetation.
There are over 120 weeds in Kingborough that have (or potentially have) an impact on
native flora and fauna, agriculture, industry and social values. Weeds such as ragwort and
patersons curse threaten agricultural land; pampas grass and burgan are invading natural
areas; gorse and broom increase fire risk and willows alter river dynamics.
Legislation
Weed Management Act 1999
The Weed Management Act 1999 (the Act) provides the principal legislative framework for
weed management in Tasmania. The Act provides for the control and eradication of
‘declared weeds’.
Declared Weeds
Declared weeds are plants listed under the Act which have legally enforceable actions
outlining their control. Currently there are 102 species, or species aggregates, declared
under the Act. These plants pose a significant threat to Tasmania’s industry and/or
environment, and up to 22 are known to be present in Kingborough, with many more having
recorded in neighbouring municipalities.
Landowners and land managers have a legal requirement to control declared weeds on their
land, and failure to do so may result in further action which could include a fine.
It is an offence under the Act to import, sell or distribute a declared weed or anything that
may contain a declared weed.
Weed Management Plans and Zones
Each declared weed has a statutory Weed Management Plan (WMP) that defines the
minimum management requirements across each municipality. Regarding each weed, each
municipality is listed as either ‘Zone A’ or ‘Zone B’.
For municipalities listed as ‘Zone A’ the management objective is eradication;
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Background
For municipalities listed as ‘Zone B’ the minimum management objective is containment –
that is prevention of the spread of the weed to areas free of the weed.
The Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW) is responsible for the preparation
and revision of WMPs for declared weeds. The plans and a list of declared plants in
Tasmania can be found at www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/weeds.
The following declared weeds are known to be present in Kingborough (as of May 2008):
− Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
− Nodding thistle (Carduus nutans)
− Patersons curse (Echium plantagineum)
− Horsetail (Equisetum species)
− African lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula)
− St john’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
− Hawkweeds (Hieracium species)
− White weed (Lepidium draba)
− African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum)
− Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
− Willows (Salix species) Excluding: weeping willows, pussy willow and sterile pussy
willow
− Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea)
− Pampas grasses (Cortaderia species)
− Boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera)
− Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
− English broom (Cytisus scoparius)
− Himalayan honeysuckle (formerly elisha’s tears) (Leycesteria formosa)
− Gorse (Ulex europaeus)
− Slender thistle (Carduus species)
− Spanish heath (Erica lusitanica)
− Canary broom (Genista monspessulana)
− Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus aggregate)
Declaration Process
Any individual or organisation can nominate a weed for declaration under the Act. The list of
declared plants under the Act is dynamic. The status of some weeds can change, and
therefore the list of declared weeds reflects these changes and is regularly updated.
Weed Inspectors
The role of Weed Inspectors is to enforce the Act. They can be employees of State or local
government or other relevant organisations, including community groups. The appointment
of Weed Inspectors is based on competence, and training must be undertaken relating to
their responsibilities under the Act.
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Background
Obligations
Even if Kingborough is listed as a Zone B for any particular weed, land managers still have
certain obligations regarding their management as described below:
Owners of Zone B properties sharing a boundary with landholdings listed in the
table below are required to undertake property boundary control and control
along waterways, drainage lines, roadways and other transport corridors.
Zone B properties bordering Zone A municipalities are also required to undertake
boundary control of declared weeds along the shared boundary or along
waterways, roads and other transport corridors which extend into any Zone A
municipality.
a) Any Zone B property sharing a border with a Zone A municipality
b) Any property within Zone B that is free of the declared weed.
c) Any group of properties within Zone B for which the owners have developed and
are implementing a local integrated weed management plan for the declared weed.
d) Any property within Zone B where the declared weed is impacting negatively upon
any community or flora or fauna species listed under the Commonwealth
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and/or the
Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act 1995.
Planning Scheme
The Kingborough Planning Scheme 2000 is under review.
Currently there are six zones identified in the Kingborough municipality. Development in
these zones must adhere to a number of schedules. Schedules that could be linked to
support this strategy and weed management include – Schedule1: Environmental
Management, Schedule 5: Waterways, Wetlands and the Coastal Area, Schedule 9:
Environmental Weeds, Schedule 10: Protected Vegetation.
These schedules are designed to regulate development in areas containing certain weeds.
Other relevant legislation
Plant Quarantine Act 1997
The Plant Quarantine Act 1997 provides for the quarantine of plants and restricting the entry
of pests and diseases into Tasmania. Quarantine Tasmania regulates and prohibits the
importation of pest plants, animals and diseases into Tasmania.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1995
The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1995 controls the use of agricultural and
veterinary chemicals in Tasmania. This Act is administered by the Chemical Management
Branch within DPIW (www.dpiw.tas.gov.au - go to Food and Agriculture).
All landowners/managers and/or members of community groups intending to use chemicals
for weed management should attend a ‘Basic Chemical Handling’ course. It is a legal
requirement that contractors, agency employees or other individuals using chemicals for
weed control on public land are accredited.
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Background
Links to existing frameworks
In the last ten years, we have seen increasing coordination between different levels of weed
management. Strategies and plans direct weed management at national, state, catchment,
regional, sub-regional and local levels.
Australian Weeds Strategy
The National Weeds Strategy was developed in 1997 and reviewed in 2005 to produce the
Australian Weeds Strategy.
The Australian Weeds Strategy takes a strategic approach and provides a framework to
establish consistent guidelines for all parties, it identifies priorities for weed management
across the nation and aims to minimise the impact of weeds on Australia's environmental,
economic and social assets. Key principles of weed management are: (Please note these
are different to the principles from the National Weeds Strategy)
• Weed management is an essential and integral part of the sustainable management
of natural resources for the benefit of the economy, the environment, human health
and amenity.
• Combating weed problems is a shared responsibility that requires all parties to have
a clear understanding of their roles.
• Good science underpins the effective development, monitoring and review of weed
management strategies.
• Prioritisation of and investment in weed management must be informed by a risk
management approach.
• Prevention and early intervention are the most cost-effective techniques that can be
employed against weeds.
• Weed management requires coordination among all levels of government in
partnership with industry, land and water managers and the community regardless of
tenure.
• Building capacity across government, industry, land and water managers and the
community is fundamental to effective weed management.
20 Weeds of National Significance (WONS) are listed to focus National weed management
priorities. At least seven of these WONS are found in Tasmania – bridal creeper, boneseed,
blackberry, gorse, serrated tussock, chilean needlegrass and willows. All of these, aside
from bridal creeper, serrated tussock and chilean needlegrass, are found in Kingborough.
State WeedPlan
The implementation of WeedPlan: Tasmania’s weed management strategy - Revised Edition
is overseen by the Tasmanian Weed Management Committee. The Strategy aims to
achieve coordinated, collaborative and effective weed management throughout Tasmania
and establishes a framework of eight components of weed management – adopted for this
Channel Weed Management Strategy in order to ensure consistency: Resources;
Biosecurity; Prioritisation and integration; Coordination and cooperation; Education, training
and awareness; Policy support and regulation; Research and development; Monitoring and
evaluation.
Regional Strategies
Kingborough, belonging in the Southern NRM Region, can look to the NRM Strategy for
Southern Tasmania and the Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy for guidance regarding
priorities for natural resources and weed management, and to ensure their activities are
coordinated with neighbouring municipalities and throughout the region.
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Background
Natural Resource Management Strategy for Southern Tasmania
The Natural Resource Management Strategy for Southern Tasmania (NRM Strategy for
Southern Tasmania) identifies the region’s natural resource assets and sets goals and
targets for their sustainable management. A Regional Investment Proposal (RIP) outlines
resourcing arrangements for the implementation of the Strategy and is reviewed annually.
The Southern Regional NRM Committee (NRM South) oversees the implementation of the
NRM Strategy and its related RIP. See www.nrmtas.org for more information regarding the
NRM process.
Weed management is considered a priority in the NRM Strategy for Southern Tasmania and
local governments are listed frequently as being a major stakeholder in carrying out weeds
related Management Actions recommended in the strategy.
The Channel Weeds Management Strategy will contribute to attaining relevant regional
Resource Condition Targets (RCT) and Management Action Targets (MAT) as described in
the NRM Strategy. The relevant targets can be found in the Flora and Fauna (F) chapter of
the NRM Strategy, Weeds Pests and Diseases (WPD) section, and are also listed below:
Aspirational Target (50 years)
Existing plant pests controlled to the stage they no longer impact significantly on ecosystem
function or production, and the translocation of existing species and new introductions to the
Region are prevented.
Resource Condition Targets (10-20 years)
RCT WPD4 By 2020, eradication or effective control of high priority weeds as determined
by the Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy
RCT WPD5 Reduction in current extent of identified weeds (as listed in the Southern
Tasmanian Weed Strategy).
RCT WPD6 No new establishments of high priority terrestrial weeds.
Also related
RCT F6 No new known flora or fauna species listed on the schedules of the
Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 or Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 as a result of human disturbance of their
habitat.
RCT F7 Maintain or improve the status of existing species and ecological communities
listed on the schedules of the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 and
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Management Action Targets (1-5 years)
MAT WPD1 By 2010 priority actions in the Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy
implemented.
MAT WPD3 By 2006 likely weed threats for conservation and production areas identified.
MAT WPD4 By 2008 risk assessment for threatening weeds completed.
MAT WPD5 By 2006 biosecurity protocols in place to manage and prevent new incursions
and manage further spread of weeds.
The Channel Weed Management Strategy (CWMS) provides a framework for weed
management in Kingborough that will help the region to achieve these targets and contribute
to many more. Usually a number of Actions recommended in the CWMS need to be
accomplished to achieve a MAT or RCT. All stakeholders need to contribute to the
implementation of the CWMS to ensure that these targets are met.
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Background
Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy 2005-2010
The Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy 2005-2010 (STWS) provides a framework for weed
management in the southern NRM region. It provides a framework for decision making,
identifies priorities for investment and describes opportunities for partnerships and
relationships that encourage coordinated weed management.
The STWS is an important document for weed management in Kingborough, as it is the
principle guiding document for weed management in the Southern region of Tasmania.
Actions in the STWS that nominate local governments as a responsible party have been
incorporated into the actions recommended in this Strategy.
Strategies of neighbouring municipalities
Several neighbouring councils and areas have weed management strategies. It is important
that weed management is coordinated across municipal boundaries. The draft Huon Valley
Weed Management Strategy: 2007-2012, the Derwent Valley Council Weed Management
Strategy: 2004-2009 and the Bruny Island Weed Management Strategy were consulted in
the preparation of this strategy.
Relevant local strategies
Various groups have organised through their own initiative and via different funding sources
strategies, management plans and site plans that are directly or indirectly address weed
management.
Some of these include:
− North West Bay River Catchment Management Plan
− Peter Murrell Nature Recreation and Conservation Area Weed Management Strategy
− Snug Creek, Oyster Cove, Lower Snug, Nichols Rivulet Road Weed Management
Strategy
− Kingborough Resource Recovery Centre Weed Management Plan
− Conservation of Oxley’s Road Environment (CORE) Vegetation Survey
− Snug Rivercare Plan
These strategies and many other state and sub-regional strategies have been consulted in
the development of this Strategy to ensure that weed management in Kingborough is linked
effectively and helps to address regional, state and national targets developed. Additional
documents relevant to the development of this Strategy are listed in ‘Further reading’ and
‘References’.
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Weeds of the Channel Area
Overview
Kingborough has a range of weed problems, as do all Tasmanian municipalities, which
results in reduced productivity of agricultural land and degraded natural values in bushland,
waterways and coastal reserves. In Kingborough many weeds are spreading from urban
properties along waterways, roads and bush tracks.
Of the weeds invading agricultural and natural areas some of the most threatening are
patersons curse, ragwort, gorse, pampas grass, broom (both english and canary) and
spanish heath. Along rivers and waterways crack willow, grey willow, holly and himalayan
honeysuckle are amongst those invading. Along Kingborough’s coasts, weeds such as
boneseed, mirror bush and african boxthorn are taking a hold.
Kingborough Council manages weeds on Council managed land, employs Bushcare and
NRM Officers and provides support to the community groups who are actively involved in
weed management. State Government agencies, state based and local industry and many
private landowners also commit significant time and money to weed management within the
municipality.
Weeds of neighbouring municipalities
Kingborough shares boundaries with Huon Valley Council to the west, Glenorchy and Hobart
City Councils to the north and a token (north-west) corner with Derwent Valley Council.
Many weed problems are shared amongst the municipalities. Effective communication and
a cooperative relationship between neighbouring municipalities will improve coordination of
weed control across boundaries and allow available resources to be utilised effectively.
There are some examples of where this is already happening, such as the BioLinks project
that aims to enhance natural linkages throughout Kingborough and Huon Valley
municipalities.
There are a number of weeds, some high risk, found in neighbouring municipalities that are
not yet present in Kingborough. These have been included in the Weed Alert list found on
page 22.
Mapping
Kingborough has a digital mapping program in place, and this is currently being improved
and made more user-friendly.
Weed mapping for Kingborough has been conducted for various projects and reasons and
data exists in various forms. For the purpose of developing this Strategy weed data was
compiled and one GIS layer developed that conforms to the National Core Attributes for
weed mapping. See maps 1-4 for the results of this compilation.
The reliability of the data is varied due to the age and/or collection technique, this needs to
be kept in mind and checked when projects are being planned based on this data. See
further explanatory notes regarding the GIS layer in Appendix 2.
From the available data we can determine where priority weeds are to be found, where data
gaps exist and where data needs to be updated.
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Prioritisation method
Weed management can be weed-driven; site-driven and community-driven.
It is very difficult to prioritise the management of weeds. This is because the distribution of
most of the weeds is only known approximately; their impact varies according to the site
where they are found; of the many weeds causing problems, only some of them are listed in
legislation; there are limited resources to deal with weeds; the priorities of different
stakeholders will always vary; and the potential impact of a weed may change over time.
To compound this difficulty, some areas where weeds occur may be considered a higher
priority for conservation and therefore the management of all the weeds in that area also a
higher priority.
Weed tables
For the purpose of this strategy weeds have been prioritised using the following criteria:
1. Current/known distribution
2. Invasive potential
3. Seed longevity
4. Economic, social and/or environmental impact
5. Legislative status
Weeds determined as a priority were then divided into five tables by considering their
importance and the feasibility of their control.
These tables are:
1. Weeds with few sites of infestation;
2. Weeds with localised infestations and a high priority for control;
3. Highly invasive weeds with widespread infestation, requiring strategic management
and containment; and
4. Weeds with localised to widespread infestations, requiring strategic management as
per site and/or species.
5. Widespread species that tend to only invade disturbed areas, or demonstrate low
invasibility.
An extra table also lists important weeds to look out for, but not yet present in Kingborough:
6. Alert list.
It may appear at first an enormous task to eradicate and/or contain all these weeds, however
if this is not done, the problems, and costs, associated shall only continue to escalate. With
appropriately coordinated and integrated weed management where all involved put in their
‘fair share’ and cooperate these targets are achievable.
The weed lists provided in these tables should not be considered all inclusive, but dynamic.
There may be new weeds that appear in the area, priorities may change according to
changing values, extra resources or their distribution, and this should be reflected with
regular updates of the lists – either as needed, or at least bi-annually.
Site and community driven priorities
It is recommended that priority sites are identified, mapped and reviewed regularly.
Community values can be assessed by conducting regular consultation sessions and
referring to local weed management plans. These values and resulting priorities should be
incorporated when developing any plans or programs for weed management.
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Weeds for eradication
Table 1: Weeds with few sites of infestation
Actions: - Develop a schedule to eradicate immediately (within 2 years) and inspect every 2 years thereafter
- Liaise closely with DPIW
Botanical Name Common name Distribution Status Critical Actions
Calluna vulgaris Heather One infestation recorded at Declared, Zone A Eradicate and monitor known infestation;
Summerleas Rd raise awareness; verify distribution.
Carduus nutans Nodding thistle One infestation known near Margate Declared, Zone A Eradicate and monitor.
Equisetum sp. Horsetail One known infestation at Middleton Declared, Zone A Verify distribution.
Eragrostis curvula African lovegrass One known infestation at Leslie Vale Declared, Zone A Eradicate and monitor.
Hieracium spp. Hawkweeds Previously at 2 locations (controlled) Declared, Zone A Monitor and eradicate if required.
Hypericum perforatum Perforated st johns wort Six known locations Declared, Zone A Eradicate and monitor.
Table 2: Weeds with localised infestations and a high priority for control
Actions: - Develop a strategic schedule to eradicate all infestations within 5 years, and inspect every 2 years thereafter
- Incorporate and refine any current management programs
Botanical Name Common name Distribution Status Critical Actions
Kunzea ericoides Burgan Several infestations in Kingston, Environmental Weed Raise awareness, continue to map and
Blackmans Bay and Lower Snug eradicate; liaise with garden and
landscape industries.
Lycium ferocissimum African boxthorn Localised infestations Declared, Zone B Raise awareness, implement eradication
program.
+
Salix cinerea Grey willow (also known Several infestations; federally funded WONS, Declared, Continue to raise awareness; continue
as wild pussy willow) eradication program underway Zone A eradication program; monitor.
Senecio jacobaea Ragwort Localised infestations Declared, Zone B Continue eradication program.
Echium plantagineum Patersons curse Localised infestations, especially in Declared, Zone A Eradicate and monitor.
developing areas
Cortaderia sp. Pampas grasses Widespread Declared, Zone A Raise awareness, continue management
program, focus control along roadsides
and other corridors.
+
Salix cinerea (grey willow) has been separated from other Salix species to be able to strategically prioritise management. See table 4 for other Salix species.
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Weeds for eradication
Map 1: Weeds with few sites of infestation (note: coordinates not known for Equisetum)
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Weeds for eradication
Map 2: Weeds with localised infestations and a high priority for control
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Weeds for strategic management
Table 3: Highly invasive weeds with widespread infestation, requiring strategic management and containment
Note: Failure to contain and monitor these weeds strategically will only compound the problem and associated costs, due in part to
their long seed longevity.
Actions: - Develop a schedule to eradicate isolated and outlying infestations within 5 years, and inspect regularly thereafter
- Develop a schedule to control infestations along corridors such as roadsides and watercourses adjacent to and leading into
bush, reserves, priority areas and weed free areas with the aim to contain spread within 10 years
- Reduce infestations further according to priorities as is possible
- Monitor all control activity every 2 years and eradicate any regrowth immediately
- Continue to map and update database
Botanical Common name Distribution Status Critical Actions
Name
Chamaecytisus Tree lucerne Extent uncertain Environmental Weed Exclude from priority sites; control along
palmensis corridors and adjacent to priority sites.
Chrysanthemoides Boneseed Main infestations north of Snug WONS, declared Contain north of Snug Creek; eradicate
monilifera Creek, isolated infestations south of Zone B south of Snug Creek; coordinate control
Snug Creek. with HVC.
Cytisus scoparius English broom Extent uncertain Declared Zone B Exclude from priority sites; control along
corridors and adjacent to priority sites.
Erica lusitanica Spanish heath Widespread Declared, Zone B Eradicate and exclude from priority sites;
control along corridors and adjacent to
priority sites. Research alternative control
methods (eg steam weeding).
Erica species (except E. Heath species (except Several records (herbarium), Environmental Weed Raise awareness; determine species
lusitanica) spanish heath) domestic plantings specific priorities in liaison with DPIW.
Genista monspessulana Canary broom Widespread Declared, Zone B Exclude from priority sites; control along
corridors and adjacent to priority sites.
Psoralea pinnata Blue butterflybush Extent uncertain Environmental Weed Raise awareness; eradicate and exclude
from priority sites; control along corridors
and adjacent to priority sites.
Ulex europaeus Gorse Widespread WONS, Declared, Exclude from priority sites; control along
Zone B corridors and adjacent to priority sites.
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Weeds for strategic management
Map 3: Highly invasive weeds with widespread infestation, requiring strategic management and
containment
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Table 4: Weeds with localised to widespread infestations, requiring strategic management as per site and/or species
Note: The invasiveness and distribution for these weeds varies. Control must be adjusted according to the site and risk of spread.
Over time some of these species may become a higher priority, in that case their management should be adjusted accordingly.
Actions: - Develop a schedule to eradicate outlying and isolated infestations within 5 years
- Develop a schedule to control infestations along corridors with the aim to contain spread within 10 years
- Develop a plan to eradicate all naturalised infestations in or threatening priority areas within 20 years, and all naturalised
infestations within 30 years
- Monitor all control activity every 2 years and eradicate immediately any regrowth
- Raise awareness and encourage removal from properties close to bush, reserves and priority sites
- Continue to map and update database
Botanical Name Common name Distribution Status Critical Actions
Leycesteria formosa Himalayan honeysuckle Widespread, spreading Declared, Zone B Coordinate control with willow removal
(a.k.a. elishas tears) and follow-up; determine priority sites for
control.
Acacia species: Mainland wattles: incl. Cootamundra widespread, others Environmental Weed Aim to contain within domestic gardens;
including A. baileyana, cootamundra, golden more localised; spreading from exclude from priority sites such as
A. pycnantha, A. and sticky wattles and domestic plantings. reserves and control adjacent.
uncifolia and A. coastal wirilda
retinodes
Agapanthus praecox Agapanthus Around towns, spreading from Environmental Weed Map naturalised infestations; control in
domestic plantings priority sites, aim to contain within
domestic gardens.
Billardiera heterophylla Bluebell creeper Several infestations, spreading from Environmental Weed Map in priority sites, control accordingly;
(formerly Sollya domestic plantings control along roadsides to minimise
heterophylla) spread by slashing.
Coprosma repens Mirrorbush Around towns, spreading from Environmental weed Encourage removal from gardens;
domestic plantings exclude from priority sites.
Cotoneaster species Cotoneaster Around towns, spreading from Environmental Weed Encourage removal from gardens;
domestic plantings exclude from priority sites.
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn Spreading from domestic plantings Environmental Weed Identify naturalised infestations
threatening priority sites, control
accordingly.
Crocosmia Montbretia Extent uncertain, spreading from Environmental Weed Exclude from priority sites; aim to contain
Xcrocosmiiflora domestic plantings within domestic gardens.
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Botanical Name Common name Distribution Status Critical Actions
Pittosporum undulatum Pittosporum Spreading from domestic plantings in Environmental Weed Eradicate and exclude from priority sites.
coastal areas
Pinus radiata Radiata pine Spreading from domestic and Environmental Weed Map and control naturalised infestations
community plantings, extent threatening priority sites, prevent further
uncertain spread; investigate good neighbour
programs.
Paraserianthes Cape wattle Naturalised in coastal areas Environmental Weed Encourage removal from domestic
lophantha gardens; exclude from priority sites.
+
Salix fragilis Crack willow Widespread along rivers, a lot of WONS, Declared, Eradicate in North-West Bay River
control carried out Zone B Catchment, Snug River and White water
Creek; contain elsewhere; identify further
priority sites for control.
Salix species (except S. Willows (except crack Mainly domestic plantings, risk of WONS, Declared, Adopt priorities according to Weed Risk
+ +
cinerea and S. fragilis willow and grey willow hybridisation and seed production. Zone A for seeding Assessment being conducted by the
and except S. babylonica, and except weeping Weed Risk Assessment currently willows National Willows Program; determine
S. xcalodendron and S. willows, pussy willow underway. presence and distribution of resulting
reichardtii) and sterile pussy willow) priority taxa.
Vinca major Blue periwinkle Extent uncertain Environmental Weed Exclude from priority sites.
Watsonia species Watsonia species Widespread, in domestic gardens Environmental Weed Exclude from priority sites
Euryops abrotanifolius Winter euryops Several infestations Environmental Weed Exclude from priority sites
Ilex aquifolium Holly Several infestations Environmental Weed Determine distribution; communicate with
Hobart; coordinate control with Willow
control and follow-up.
Lepidium draba Hoary cress (a.k.a. Extent uncertain Declared, Zone A Verify distribution; eradicate and monitor
whiteweed) as reported.
Marrubium vulgare Horehound Extent uncertain Declared, Zone A Verify distribution; eradicate and monitor
as reported.
Passiflora tarminiana Banana passionfruit Several infestations Environmental Weed Eradicate below Taroona, contain within
Taroona; encourage replacement with
sterile species/cultivars.
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry Very widespread WONS, Declared, Focus control initially on small infestations
aggregate Zone B along waterways; provide advice to
landholders.
+
Salix cinerea (grey willow) and Salix fragilis (crack willow) have been separated from other Salix species to be able to strategically prioritise management. See table 2 for
Salix cinerea.
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Weeds for strategic management
Map 4: Weeds with localised to widespread infestations, requiring strategic management as per site
and/or species
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Table 5: Widespread species that tend to only invade disturbed areas, or demonstrate low invasibility.
Actions: - Control when included in an integrated plan
- Wherever assessed to be invading or threatening assets or priority areas – eradicate and monitor
- If it becomes apparent that there is a higher priority for control, adjust management accordingly
Botanical Name Common name Distribution Status Critical Actions
Foeniculum vulgare Fennel Widespread Declared, Zone B Control along roadsides and other
corridors
Carduus species Slender thistle Widespread Declared, Zone B Raise awareness; provide information as
needed to landholders.
Delairea odorata Cape ivy Isolated infestations, some in Environmental Weed Raise awareness; determine presence at
gardens priority sites; exclude from priority sites,
implement control at Boronia Hills.
Fuchsia magellanica Fuchsia Extent uncertain Environmental Weed Raise awareness, Map, exclude from
priority sites.
Rosa rubiginosa Sweet briar Widespread Environmental Weed Exclude from priority sites
Zantedeschia Arum lily Extent uncertain Environmental Weed Raise awareness, determine distribution
aethiopica
Cirsium arvense Californian thistle Widespread Declared, Zone B Raise awareness; control in corridors;
map in priority areas.
Please note: Very little data was available for infestations of these weeds, therefore no map is included.
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Weeds of the Channel Area
Alert list
This list needs to be updated annually and distributed to weed managers and the Weed Alert Network in Kingborough.
Any reporting of any of these weeds needs to be responded to immediately.
Botanical Name Common name Status Comments
Asparagus asparagoides Bridal creeper Declared, Zone A Present in HCC (Taroona)
Carex albula Frosted curls (sedge) Declared, Zone A
Carex flagellifera Weeping sedge Declared, Zone A Present in HVC
Carthamus lanatus Saffron thistle Declared, Zone A Present in Brighton
Coprosma robusta Karamu Declared, Zone A Present in HCC and DV
Cuscuta spp (excluding Cuscuta tasmanica) Dodder Declared, Zone A
Datura spp. Thornapples Declared, Zone A Previously recorded in Margate
Echium vulgare Vipers bugloss Declared, Zone A Present in Clarence
Elodea canadensis Canadian pondweed Declared, Zone A Present in Brighton
Egeria densa (= Elodea densa) Dense water weed Declared, Zone A
Emex australis Prickly jacks (spiny emex) Declared, Zone A
Fallopia japonica Japanese knotweed Declared, Zone A Present in HCC
Hypericum tetrapterum Square st johns wort Declared, Zone A Present in HVC
Myriophyllum Parrotfeather Declared, Zone A Present in HVC
Onopordum spp. Cotton thistles Declared, Zone A Present in DV and Brighton
Pennisetum macrourum African feathergrass Declared Zone A Present in DV and HVC
Rorippa sylvestris Creeping yellowcress Declared, Zone A Previously at Kettering
Urospermum dalechampii False dandelion Declared, Zone A On Bruny Island, stay alert at Tinderbox
Xanthium spinosum Bathurst burr Declared, Zone A
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Management Strategy
Management Strategy
Vision
The vision for weed management in Kingborough is:
Everyone working together to manage weeds, thereby protecting natural, social and
economic values of Kingborough and its neighbours.
Key Goals
There are many challenges and issues facing weed management in Kingborough.
These are similar in many ways to the issues faced at a regional and State level. For this reason
the Channel Weed Management Strategy has adopted a similar structure to WeedPlan 2005 and
to the Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy, grouped into eight components - each with a goal as
described below.
• Resources: To identify, secure, share, manage and efficiently use weed management
resources across government, community and industry in the Kingborough municipality
• Biosecurity: To prevent new weeds becoming established and minimise the spread of
existing, emerging and sleeper weeds.
• Prioritisation and integration: To define weed management priorities and address them in
an integrated manner.
• Coordination and cooperation: To conduct weed management in a strategic, coordinated
and cooperative manner.
• Education, training and awareness: To improve weed awareness, weed identification and
management skills and knowledge amongst all land managers.
• Policy support and regulation: To encourage support of, and improve compliance with, the
Weed Management Act 1999 throughout government, community and industry by
implementing adequate weed management procedures and actions.
• Research and development: To increase knowledge and understanding of weed threats
and effective techniques for their management.
• Monitoring and evaluation: To regularly monitor, evaluate and follow-up weed mapping
and management activities.
Management Actions
Within each component, objectives are listed and management actions are recommended that
aspire to facilitate achievement of the goals over time.
These actions are displayed in tables and grouped according to Objectives within each table.
Each Action has a code to allow for easy identification and reference; a Performance Indicator by
which achievements can be measured; one or several Stakeholders are listed; and each is
determined as an urgent, very high, high, medium or low Priority.
The priorities for these actions were determined by assessing the importance of the action itself
in achieving the objectives, goals and vision of the Channel Weed Management Strategy.
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Management Strategy
Timing of actions
Actions given in this Strategy have varied priorities and will be achieved over different
timeframes, or be ongoing. The priority given for each action corresponds to a rough timeframe
by which time the action should be initiated. These are:
- Urgent To be initiated within 6 months
- Very high To be initiated within 1 year
- High To be initiated within 2-3 years
- Medium To be initiated within 3-4 years
- Low To be initiated within 5 years
Where it is necessary that the action is completed by a certain date this date is indicated as part
of the Performance indicator. Many recommended actions need to be carried out on an ongoing
basis, while others may be completed once, such as a proforma, or action plan, but need to be
reviewed regularly.
Implementation
Principle 2 of weed management states that combating weed problems is a shared responsibility
that requires all parties to have a clear understanding of their roles.
Collective weed management can be funded by combining resources of individual weed
managers and local sponsoring bodies, as well as through funding support from local, state or
federal governments, or the regional NRM body, NRM South.
Due to the nature of NRM funding in general, although this needs to change, funds and other
resources are generally limited. The allocation of these resources will be guided by priority and
important weeds and actions identified in this Strategy.
The Channel Weeds Strategy is closely aligned in structure, goals and management actions to
the Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy 2004-2010. This links weed management goals in
Kingborough closely with regional goals and provides a firm base from which to apply for funding.
Funding will also be prioritised, where appropriate, for integrated NRM programs that include
weed management and deliver on other natural resource management targets.
Roles and responsibilities
To clarify roles and responsibilities in the implementation of this Strategy responsible parties are
named for each Action. In many instances more than one responsible party has been listed.
This is to emphasise the need for a coordinated effort to manage weeds and to encourage all
stakeholders to commit to and fulfill their responsibilities.
Landowners and/or land managers need to understand their roles in controlling weeds on the
land they manage, as described by Principle 2. However, there are many situations when the
problem is beyond the capacity of individual landowners or managers. When this is the case all
levels of government, industry and community groups have important supportive roles to play.
This is recognised in Principle 6: Weed management requires coordination among all levels of
government in partnership with industry, land and water managers and the community,
regardless of tenure.
The roles and responsibilities of these stakeholders vary. A table given in Appendix 1 has been
adapted from the Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy. These prescriptions provide not only a
guide for implementation of this Strategy, but also for weed management in general.
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Resources
Goal: To identify, secure, share, manage and efficiently use weed management resources across government, community and industry in the
Kingborough municipality.
Objectives:
a. More people and organisations involved in weed management.
b. Share and maintain up-to-date weed management information and data.
c. Identify and share weed management resources.
d. Increase access to long-term weed management funding.
Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Increased R1 Appoint an officer to coordinate the implementation of Weed Strategy Officer KC Urgent
involvement priority actions in this strategy. appointed
R2 All key land managers to appoint and support officers with Key land managers KC, DIER, PWS, High
dedicated weed management responsibilities. with weed officers Transend, Aurora
R3 Continue employing a full-time Bushcare Officer. Continuing employment KC High
of full-time Bushcare
Officer
R4 Access Green Corps, Conservation Volunteers teams, the Number of groups of KC, Landcare, Medium
Landcare Extra Hands project, Kingborough Conservation volunteers assisting PWS, CVA,
Volunteers and other volunteer programs as well as with weed management Community Groups
‘mutual obligation’ and community work-order participants
to assist with weed management.
R5 Encourage businesses, especially those office-based, to Number of businesses KC, NRM South, Medium
conduct team building and community contribution outings conducting staff outings Community
where staff participates in weed management. in weed management Groups,
Businesses
R6 Encourage the involvement of schools and extra-curricular Number of schools and KC, Department of Medium
youth activity groups through Adopt-A-Patch programs groups involved Education, NRM
and tree plantings. South
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Increased R7 Encourage the development of more ‘Care’ groups, ‘Care’ groups KC, Landcare, Medium
involvement especially in vulnerable areas: Longley, Middleton, established in ‘gap’ Coastcare, HVC
Summerleas; coordinate with HVC for one at Verona areas
Sands.
Weed R8 Conduct weed mapping for priority sites, including Weed maps available KC, Community Very high
information areas containing threatened species, threatened for priority sites groups
and data vegetation communities and incorporating the
identification of weed free areas.
R9 Encourage all involved in weed management to conduct Mapping data shared KC, DIER, PWS, High
weed mapping and to share data. DPIW
R10 Adopt the weed mapping method detailed in A field Weed data displayed KC, DIER, PWS, High
manual for surveying and mapping nationally significant as a GIS layer, DPIW, Project
weeds to collate existing weed distribution data and regularly updated Officers
display as a GIS layer; conduct further mapping where
gaps, inconsistencies or inaccuracies are; and update
regularly.
R11 Participate in the development of a ‘live’ weed recording Weed recording system DPIW High
system (database and GIS) and use consistently across developed and in use KC, DIER, PWS
organisations for recording weed mapping data, new
infestations and treatments.
R12 Encourage and support regional and State development of Regional or State weed DPIW, KC, NRM High
a weed database. database South, all councils
R13 Implement and promote a user friendly system for System developed and KC, Bushcare and Medium
producing weed maps for on-ground and field staff and paper maps available Weed Strategy
community groups. officers
Identifying and R14 Catalogue weed management resources Comprehensive KC, STWS PM Very high
sharing (tools/equipment, information and people) and catalogue of DIER, PWS, DPIW,
resources promote those available for sharing, including DPIW resources available other land
Weed Information Sheets. managers
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Long-term and R15 Apply for funding to implement existing plans and Level of additional KC, DIER, PWS, Urgent
consistent strategies that incorporate priority weed management. funding received community
funding groups
R16 Continue to provide financial, technical and logistical Number of ‘Care’ KC, Landcare High
support to local ‘Care’ groups and individuals undertaking groups supported Tasmania,
weed management on public or private land. Coastcare, PWS,
NRM South
R17 Promote available funding sources amongst weed List of funding sources Landcare, NRM High
managers and community. distributed to weed South
managers annually
R18 Include weed hygiene and management costs in budgets Weed management KC, Transend, High
for construction of new assets, asset management included in budgets DIER, Aurora,
budgets, risk analysis and planning. PWS, CLS
R19 Investigate opportunities for providing incentives to private Number of private KC, NRM South, Medium
landholders for management of priority weeds or sites landholders managing DPIW, DIER
(e.g. small grants, equipment or awards) weeds
R20 Council to investigate means to provide increased and Extra, consistent funds KC Medium
consistent funding for weed management, such as allocated to weed
appropriate allocation or a NRM levy. management
R21 Investigate the benefit of employing a weed control officer Cost benefit analysis of KC Medium
who continually controls weeds on Council managed land. weed control officer
undertaken
R22 Liaise with stakeholders and interested businesses and Level of project NRM South, Low
investigate sponsorship possibilities. sponsorship Community groups,
KC
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Biosecurity
Goal: To prevent new weeds becoming established and minimise the spread of existing, emerging and sleeper weeds.
Objectives:
a. Develop and implement appropriate weed hygiene practices that prevent weed spread.
b. Implement a local Weed Alert Network and appropriate response mechanisms to prevent new weeds establishing.
Objectives Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Weed spread B1 Develop protocol to ensure that all contracts and Best practice weed KC, DIER, Very high
prevention tenders for work involving soil movement and management and Transend, Aurora,
disturbance explicitly incorporate best practice weed hygiene incorporated contractors
management and hygiene guidelines. into all contracts
B2 Develop a plan for eradication of all weeds in tables 1 Plan and schedules KC, DIER, PWS, Very High
and 2, which includes schedules for control and developed Transend, Aurora,
follow-up. Private
landholders, CLS
B3 Develop a plan for management of weeds in tables 3 Plan and schedules KC, DIER, PWS, Very high
and 4. To include: eradication of all outlying and developed Transend, Aurora,
isolated infestations; control of infestations along private
corridors (roads, tracks and waterways) and landholders, CLS
schedules facilitating efficient control and follow-up.
B4 Develop and implement a practical hygiene action plan Hygiene plan KC, NRM South, High
that includes washdown sites, municipality specific developed DIER, Transend,
guidelines, priority areas and weed-free areas. Aurora
B5 All key land managers, including council staff and Washdown Guidelines KC, DIER, PWS, High
contractors, to adopt and utilise the Tasmanian adopted. Transend, Aurora,
Washdown Guidelines for Weed and Disease Control. other land
managers, NRM
South, DPIW,
WTWS PM.
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Weed spread B6 Review current roadside, easement and firebreak Reviewed and KC, DIER, PWS, Very high
prevention management practices – ensure appropriate recommendations Aurora, Transend,
guidelines for slashing and shoulder management in implemented TFS
weed risk areas, including weed free areas.
B7 Develop and implement Weed Control Plans for all Weed Control Plans KC, DIER Very high
quarry and tip sites. developed
B8 Investigate opportunities to discourage the dumping of Opportunities identified. KC, PWS, CLS High
garden waste, including increased penalties, reduced
costs for green waste drop-off and a regular green waste
pickup service.
B9 All key land managers to be trained in weed identification Key land managers KC, DIER, PWS, Medium
and safe hygiene practices. trained in weed Transend, Aurora
identification and
hygiene
B10 Provide community groups and off-road users with Information provided KC, PWS Medium
information on preventing weed spread.
B11 Raise awareness of the weed risk of invasive ornamental Information resources KC, Nursery Medium
species. publicised Industry
B12 Investigate and implement options for dumping spoil Spoil dumping sites KC, DIER Medium
containing weeds. determined and
information distributed
B13 Liaise with DPIW to stay up to date with State Weed Risk Number of high risk STWS Committee, Medium
Assessments and disseminate as appropriate. plants being imported DPIW, KC,
into Kingborough Nursery industry
B14 Provide appropriate equipment along tracks and paths Equipment provided KC, PWS, Pony Low
entering priority sites, and leaving weedy areas: such as clubs and trail
brush-down sites for horse-riders and trail-bike riders. riders association,
off-road users
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Weed Alert B15 All key weed managers to nominate and maintain All key stakeholders KC, DIER, PWS, Very high
Network active representation in the State Weed Alert Network. engaged Community
groups
B16 Adopt the State Response Plan for new incursions Weed Response Plan KC, DPIW Very high
and distribute to relevant officers. adopted and
distributed
B18 Establish a Kingborough Weed Alert Network. Weed Alert email list KC, DIER, PWS, High
established DPIW, Care groups
B17 Respond immediately if a weed alert or new high-risk Appropriate response KC, DPIW, PWS, High
weed is reported, or if new infestations of any important when new weed DIER, Key land
weeds are reported in priority sites or areas where it was incursions are reported managers, Weed
previously absent and eradicate. Alert Network
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Prioritisation and Integration
Goal: To define weed management priorities and address them in an integrated manner.
Objectives:
a. Identify priority weeds for eradication or containment, priority sites, and community priorities.
b. Integrate weed management into all appropriate plans, strategies and land management activities.
Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Determining PI1 Develop a map layer of priority sites and buffer zones List of priority sites KC, DIER, DPIW, Urgent
priorities (including weed free areas, areas containing available STWS
threatened species and threatened vegetation Coordinator,
communities) that is reviewed annually, and develop PWS, Community
action plans for their management.
PI2 Develop a dynamic list of priority, important and alert Up to date weed lists KC, DIER, DPIW, High
weeds that is reviewed annually. available STWS Coordinator,
PWS, Community
PI3 Conduct annual community weed management Annual consultation KC Medium
consultation sessions to ensure community priorities are sessions well
incorporated into weed management. patronised
Integrating PI4 All land and water managers to incorporate best practice SOPs incorporate best KC, PWS, DPIW, High
weed weed management and hygiene into their Standard practice weed Transend, Aurora
management Operating Procedures and/or activities. management and
hygiene
PI5 Place a high priority on the implementation of larger scale, Properly integrated PWS, DPIW, NRM High
whole of catchment plans and strategies that integrate management plans South, KC,
other aspects of NRM, especially those that already exist. being effectively Community Groups
implemented
PI6 Develop a Site Weed Control Plan proforma that can be Proforma completed KC, STWS Medium
used by organisations, community groups and land and distributed Coordinator
owners.
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Integrating PI7 Develop, and require the use of, a weed management Weed management KC, DIER, PWS, Medium
weed checklist to ensure all aspects of weed management are checklist developed, Transend, Aurora
management included in development applications, tender contracts, distributed and widely
crown land leases, management plans and strategies. available
PI8 Manage weeds in threatened species sites in accordance Number of weed PWS, Community Medium
with threatened species recovery plans and threat related recovery plan groups
abatement plans. actions carried out
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Coordination and Cooperation
Goal: To conduct weed management in a strategic, coordinated and cooperative manner.
Objective:
a. Communicate effectively between weed management stakeholders.
b. Coordinate weed management across tenures and between stakeholders.
Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Effective CC1 Establish a representative body that meets regularly Representative body KC, DIER, PWS, Urgent
communication to oversee and participate in the implementation of established and NRM South,
this Strategy. regular meetings well DPIW, CLS,
patronised Community,
Aurora, Transend
CC2 Utilise existing newsletters to distribute weed Weed control KC Urgent
management and key control times and key projects. information included
in newsletters
CC3 Work with regional bodies to establish an email group Online forum up and KC, STWS High
and online forum to exchange works plans, weed alerts, running, well patronised Committee,
effective control methods and coordinate control Community, all
activities. weed managers
CC4 Work with regional bodies to develop a calendar showing Calendar developed KC, DPIW, Weed High
key control times for weed species. and distributed control contractors
Improved CC5 Liaise with neighbouring Councils to negotiate weed Number of projects KC, HVC, DVC, Very high
coordination management across boundary lines. undertaken in joint Hobart,
force with Glenorchy
neighbouring
municipalities
CC6 Encourage organisations managing assets on public or Number of projects KC, Community High
private land to coordinate weed management activities involving multiple Groups, Transend,
with landowners/managers and/or community groups. organisations working Aurora, PWS, CLS
together with
community groups
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Improved CC7 Encourage the preparation of simple and clear site Number of rehabilitation KC, Bushcare Medium
coordination specific rehabilitation action plans prior to weed removal, action plans Officer, PWS
especially in areas where weeds provide benefits, which
incorporate coordination and cooperation with
neighbouring land managers.
CC8 Encourage and facilitate negotiations between and Number of MoU’s KC, DIER, Medium
amongst land managers and community groups to entered into Transend, PWS,
establish Memorandums of Understanding (MoU’s) for CLS, Aurora,
the purpose of coordinating weed management. Community,
Landowners
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Education, training and awareness
Goal: To improve weed awareness, weed identification and management skills and knowledge amongst all land managers.
Objectives:
a. Facilitate training to land and asset managers and community groups.
b. Increase weed education in schools, throughout the community and industry.
c. Improve awareness of weed issues.
Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Training ETA1 Ensure that there are appropriate and sufficient Number of people KC, DIER, DPIW, Very high
opportunities for training in weed hygiene, weed who have PWS, NRM South,
identification and practical weed control (including successfully passed Contractors,
integrated weed management and the Bradley training STWS PM,
method) for on-ground staff, contractors, asset community
managers, land managers and community groups. groups
ETA2 Require that all on-ground staff, asset managers, and Well patronised training KC, DIER, DPIW, Medium
major land managers receive regular weed hygiene, events PWS, Contractors,
weed identification and control training. land managers
ETA3 Facilitate training in weed mapping and GPS Number of people KC, key land Medium
technology to enable improved data collection and trained in weed managers, NRM
adaptive management. mapping. South, STWS PM
ETA4 Facilitate the training of land managers and on-ground Number of people KC, DIER, PWS, Low
staff to utilise the GIS weed layer. trained in using GIS Transend, Aurora,
weed layer contractors, key
land managers
Education ETA5 Include weed education facilities in the Weed education KC Very high
redevelopment at Baretta Tip. facilities at Baretta tip
ETA6 Develop a simple resource folder for on-ground staff, Resource folder KC, STWS High
contractors, land managers and community groups to developed and widely Committee
include a simple weed identification and management available
guide and links to appropriate websites.
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Education ETA7 Encourage the library to maintain a collection of useful Weed section of library KC, DIER, PWS, Medium
weed training and management reference material for well stocked. DPIW
weed managers, educators and the community.
ETA8 Gather, maintain and where necessary develop weed Number of venue KC, PWS, Medium
education materials for public distribution, including at where weed information Nurseries
libraries, information centres, nurseries, council is available to public
chambers, and events and shows.
ETA9 Promote further development of and involvement in a Course promoted TAFE, KC, DPIW, Low
weed identification and control course at TAFE. NRM South
Awareness ETA10 Organise launch of the Strategy. Strategy launched KC Urgent
ETA11 Place weeds more prominently on Council’s Weeds more KC Urgent
website. prominent on
Council’s website.
ETA12 Include a regular feature on weeds in local paper, Regular feature KC, Community Very high
newsletters and on website. articles in local media groups
ETA13 Develop and implement a ‘grow local’ awareness ‘Grow local’ booklet KC, Nursery High
campaign, including information booklet, native plant available, campaign up Industry,
giveaway and promotion of the Understorey Network. and running Understorey
network
ETA14 Install an easy to see weed information area at the Weed information area KC, community High
council chambers. established groups
ETA15 Liaise with nursery industry to encourage them to be Number of nurseries Nursery Industry, High
involved in increasing awareness of garden plants that providing information KC, PWS,
are potential weeds. about potential garden Community groups
escapes
ETA16 Raise public awareness about dumping green waste. Number of public KC, PWS, Medium
awareness avenues Community groups,
tried. NGIT
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
ETA17 Set-up Demonstration Integrated Weed Management Demonstration sites KC, Project Medium
Sites in highly visible and often visited locations within signposted and Officers, NRM
the municipality. advertised by 2013 South
Awareness ETA18Promote and conduct Weedbuster Program activities, Number of participants KC, Community Medium
especially during Weedbuster Week, as well as in Weedbuster activities groups, DPIW,
Environment Day, Clean up Australia Day, and National PWS, Nursery
Tree Day. industry
ETA19 Facilitate increased awareness of appropriate sub- Number of venues by KC, Community Medium
municipality plans such as North West Bay River which sub-municipal Groups
Catchment Plan, place copies of such plans on website plans can be accessed.
and distribute to libraries and other regional centres.
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Policy support and regulation
Goal: To encourage support of, and improve compliance with, the Weed Management Act 1999 throughout government, community and
industry by implementing adequate weed management procedures and actions.
Objectives:
a. Administer the provisions of the Weed Management Act 1999
b. Provide policy support covering provisions of the Weed Management Act 1999
c. Improve land manager’s knowledge of their legal weed control obligations and responsibilities.
Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Administration PSR1 Ensure Council has at least one officer authorised Weeds officer KC, DPIW, PWS Urgent
of the Act under the Act. Liaise with DPIW and within network authorised
of authorised weed officers.
PSR2 As required undertake compliance activities to inform Number of stakeholders STWS Coordinator, High
all stakeholders of their responsibilities under the Weed aware of their DPIW, NRM South,
Management Act 1999. responsibilities KC
regarding the Act
PSR3 Enforce the Weed Management Act 1999 and the Litter Weed Inspector role/s KC High
Act 2007, where required. supported
Policy support PSR4 Refine approval process for Development Weed management KC, Developers Very high
Applications to put greater emphasis on weed incorporated into all
assessment and management prior to any development
development where soil is disturbed, or activities by 2011
subdivision. Incorporate priority weed lists and
weed identification training for planners.
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Research and development
Goal: To increase knowledge and understanding of weed threats and effective techniques for their management.
Objective:
a. Support research into effective hygiene and control methods.
b. Support research into the cost of weeds and the benefit of their control.
c. Support development of effective and efficient weed hygiene and control methods
Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Research into RD1 Encourage collaborative research into weed hygiene Number of research KC, TIAR, NRM High
hygiene and and control and the coordination of such research with projects with multiple South, PWS,
control other weed control and NRM projects. partners and linked with
other NRM projects
RD2 Encourage and assist research into effective herbicide- Research being Community Medium
free weed control techniques, such as steam weeding conducted in
in Kingborough. Kingborough
RD3 Develop a research/student program with TAFE and Number of students KC, TAFE, UTAS, Medium
University students to encourage research in conducting research in TIAR
Kingborough. Kingborough
RD4 Encourage and assist research into weed hygiene and Number of research KC, Community, Medium
control methods in Kingborough by providing support projects being TIAR
and access. conducted in
Kingborough
Research into RD5 Council to annually estimate true cost of all weed Annual weed cost KC, Community Very high
costs and management conducted in the municipality, evaluation produced groups
control including community group input and asset
benefits maintenance.
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Research into RD6 Council to provide a review of costs of weed Weed management KC High
costs and management throughout Kingborough in the annual incorporated in annual
control report. report
benefits
RD7 Liaise with other land managers to develop and Weed managers KC, weed Medium
implement a system whereby all involved in weed providing costs to managers
management can provide details of their spending on Council
weeds to Council.
Development RD8 Encourage weed managers to share results of effective Number of KC, NRM South, Medium
of best weed control amongst land managers, providing opportunities for STWS PM,
practice opportunities, such as a web forum and regular media information exchange Community
management articles, for them to do this. Groups, Weed
and hygiene managers
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Monitoring and evaluation
Goal: To regularly monitor, evaluate and follow-up weed mapping and management activities.
Objectives:
a. Ensure existing weed control sites are monitored and followed-up on
b. Continually evaluate effectiveness of weed management
c. Regular review of all appropriate policies and plans
Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Monitoring and ME1 Develop management agreements when funding Number of KC, NRM South Urgent
follow-up weed control, requiring recipients to undertake management
monitoring, evaluation and follow-up of treated agreements in place
areas.
ME2 Regard the completion, monitoring and follow-up of Number of existing KC, Project Very high
existing weed control projects, particularly those in weed control projects Officers, PWS,
priority areas, as a high priority. followed-up DIER, Contractors
ME3 Establish a program encouraging community Number of community Community groups, Medium
involvement in monitoring weed control sites, including members involved in KC, PWS
photo-point monitoring. monitoring
Effectiveness ME4 Evaluate the effectiveness of weed control by Data for sites KC High
of weed monitoring and documenting the weed control at 5 sites documented;
management for 5 years. Effectiveness of control
evaluated by 2015
ME5 Conduct biannual weed mapping to monitor the change Weed mapping carried KC, DIER, PWS, High
in weed distribution and improve weed data at priority out in 2008, 2010 and Community groups
sites and along important corridors. 1012. Data entered in
database and GIS
ME 6 Develop and maintain a register of weed control sites, Register of weed KC, DPIW, PWS, Medium
link to weed database. control sites developed DIER
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Objective Action Performance Indicator Stakeholders Priority
Regular review ME7 Representative body to report annually to Council Actions reviewed KC Very high
of policies and on actions achieved.
plans
ME8 Review all codes of practice, standard operating Relevant policy KC, DIER, PWS, High
procedures and other policy relating to weed reviewed every 5 years STWS Coordinator,
management every 5 years. DPIW, Contractors
ME9 Analyse and report on the change in distribution and Report produced 2013, KC, DIER, PWS, High
extent of weeds in the municipality every 5 years, prior and every 5 years STWS Coordinator,
to review of Strategy. DPIW
ME10 Review the Channel Weed Management Strategy in 5 Strategy reviewed KC, DIER, PWS, High
years. 2014, and every 5 STWS Coordinator,
years DPIW
ME10 Develop a proforma whereby community groups can System developed and KC, Community Medium
easily report annually on the weed control they have promoted groups
conducted.
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References
Further information
Websites:
Weeds Australia www.weeds.org.au
Tasmanian Weed Society www.tasweeds.org.au
Weedbuster week www.weedbusters.info
Understorey network www.understorey-network.org.au/index.html
Weed information www.weedinfo.com.au/
Natural Resource Management Tasmania www.nrmtas.org
Kingborough Council www.kingborough.tas.gov.au
Huon Valley Council www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/
Hobart City Council www.hobartcity.com.au
Glenorchy City Council www.gcc.tas.gov.au
Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority (where Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy Project
Manager is based) www.stca.tas.gov.au
Department of Primary Industries Water and Environment www.dpiw.tas.gov.au
CRC for Australian Weed Management www.weeds.crc.org.au
Publications
Bishop, A .(2000) Community Weed Management in Tasmania: A guide to developing
and implementing a community weed management Strategy. Tasmanian Weed
Management Committee
Blood, K. (2001) Environmental Weeds: A Field Guide for SE Australia. CH Jerram &
Assoc and CRC for Weed Management Systems
Bradley, J. (1988) Bringing Back the Bush: the Bradley Method of Bush Regeneration.
Lansdowne Press, Sydney
Simmons, M. (Ed) (2008) A Guide to Flowers and Plants of Tasmania, 4th Edition.
Launceston Field Naturalists Club. Reed Books, Australia
FOCOCLS (2003) Environmental Weeds of Southern Tasmania
FOCOCLS (2005) Living in the Channel
Goninon, C. (2000) Weeding Roadsides - A Guide to Effective Weed Management on
Roadsides. Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment, Tasmania
Kingborough Council (2007) Naturally Ours: Directory of Kingborough’s Natural Resource
Management Care Groups
Kirkpatrick, J.B. (Ed) (1991) Tasmanian Native Bush - A Management Handbook.
Tasmanian Environment Centre Inc, Hobart
Richardson, F.J., Richardson, R.G. and Shepherd, R.C.H. (2007) Weeds of the South-
east: An identification Guide for Australia.
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References
References
Australian Weeds Strategy – A national strategy for weed management in Australia. Natural
Resource Management Ministerial Council (2006) Australian Government Department of the
Environment and Water Resources, Canberra, ACT
Chamberlain, B/ (2007) Bruny Island Weed Management Strategy. Tasmania
Conod, N. and Gudde, J. (2004) Derwent Valley Municipality Weed Management Strategy.
Derwent Valley Council, Tasmania
Bishop, A. (2006) Tasmanian Biosecurity Strategy. Tasmanian Biosecurity Committee,
Tasmania
Eynon, H. (2002) Snug Creek-Oyster Cove-Lower Snug-Nichols Rivulet Rd Weed
Management Strategy. FOCOCLS
Green, G. (1999) North West Bay River Catchment Management Plan. North West Bay
Catchment Management Committee
Martin, P. (2003) Killing us Softly – Australia’s Green Stalkers: A call to action on invasive
plants and a way forward. CRC for Australian Weed Management, Adelaide
McNaught, I., Thackway, R., Brown, L. and Parsons, M. (2006) A field manual for surveying
and mapping nationally significant weeds. Bureau of Rural Sciences, Canberra
NRM South (2005) Natural Resource Management Strategy for Southern Tasmania. NRM
South, Tasmania
Phillips, M. (2000) Peter Murrell Nature Reserve and Conservation Area Weed Management
Strategy.
Rudman, T. (2003) Southern District Weed Management Plan (WHA excluded) 2003-2006.
Parks and Wildlife Service
Rudman, T. (2003) Tasmanian Beach Weed Strategy: for marram grass, sea spurge, sea
wheatgrass, pyp grass & beach daisy. Nature Conservation Branch, DPIWE, Tasmania
Schrammeyer, E. (2005) Southern Tasmanian Weed Strategy. NRM South, Hobart
Strain, C. (2004) Kingborough Resource Centre Recovery Centre Weed Management Plan
Strain, C. (2007) Conservation of Oxleys Road Environment (CORE) Vegetation Survey
Strain, C. (2007) DRAFT version 2 Huon Valley Weed Management Strategy. Huon Valley
Council, Tasmania
Tasmanian Weed Management Committee (2004) Weedplan: Tasmania’s Weed
Management Strategy (Revised Edition). Tasmanian Weed Management Committee, Hobart
Taylor, G. (2005) Burnie Municipal Weed Management Plan. Burnie City Council, Burnie
Tucker, D., French, D. and Rudman, T. (2004) Tasmanian Washdown Guidelines for Weed
and Disease Control. DPIWE and Forestry Tasmania and Agricultural Contractors of
Tasmania, Tasmania
Weed Management Act 1999
Weeds Section, Department of Primary Industries and Water - website:
http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/weeds
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Appendices
Appendix 1: Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in
weed management
- Improve their weed knowledge and skills and apply their skills to improve weed
Individual
management.
landowners - Detect and report new weed occurrences.
and land users - Integrate economic and environmental values in the management of weed
problems on their land.
- Plan and cooperate with neighbours to manage weeds.
- Support and promote sustainable production practices to minimise the
development of weed problems.
- Manage weed problems on the land they own or manage
- Coordinate group action and links to plans at a regional level.
Communities
- Raise awareness and improve education on weed issues.
- Encourage participation in local and regional weed management issues.
- Represent members’ interests on weed issues.
Community
- Contribute to coordination and/or delivery of weed management initiatives
and industry - Encourage participation in local and regional weed management issues
organisations - Provide members with information on weed management issues.
- Participate in the development of codes and policies that will reduce the
impact of weeds.
- Provide information, coordination and support for community groups.
Local
- Encourage responsible weed management.
Governments - Manage weed problems on their own land.
- Develop and apply local weed management strategies.
- Exercise statutory and planning responsibilities to encourage responsible
weed management.
- Encourage the development of weed management strategies and other
The State
mechanisms for cooperation and coordination of weed management at local,
Government regional, State and national levels.
- Provide leadership, coordination and resources for research, assessment,
education and public awareness programs on weeds.
- Liaise and cooperate with other states and territories and the Australian
Government to provide mechanisms and procedures to minimise the risk of
new weeds being introduced into Tasmania.
- Manage weed problems on its own land responsibly in cooperation with other
landowners.
- Provide a suitable institutional and legislative framework.
- Exercise statutory responsibilities to encourage responsible weed
management.
- Develop and implement effective policies and programs.
- Provide positive support through financial incentives, assistance schemes and
appropriate standards and regulations.
- Manage weed problems on their own land responsibly in cooperation with
The Australian
other landowners.
Government - Provide research funding in partnership with industry and other stakeholders.
- In cooperation with the State Government, facilitate the development of an
economic, social and cultural framework that encourages weed management
as an integral part of sustainable land management.
- Provide positive financial, structural and education support through programs
including, but not limited to, the Natural Heritage Trust and the National
Landcare Program
- In cooperation with the State Government, provide the appropriate legislative
framework necessary to reduce the introduction of new weeds into Australia.
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Appendices
- Provide a forum to identify, discuss and resolve weed matters of State
Tasmanian
significance
Weed - Provide advice and make recommendations to government on matters relating
Management to WeedPlan (2005)
Committee - Oversee the implementation of WeedPlan (2005) and undertake relevant
actions’
- Inform member organisations about developments and issues concerning
weed management
- Provide advice and support to regional weed management committees
- Provide advice and reports to Tasmania Together progress board, DPIWE
Biosecurity Committee and Australian Weeds Committee where appropriate
- Promote regional weed management coordination with stakeholders
Southern
- Advise the Tasmanian Weed Management Committee (via membership) on
Tasmanian regional matters requiring inter-regional or higher level management and other
Weed Strategy issues relevant to the region
(STWS) - Provide a forum for the interchange of weed management information
Committee (or - Implement the regional actions within WeedPlan (2005)
- Oversee implementation and maintain STWS
relevant
- Develop and implement action plans for weeds of major regional significance
organisation) - Coordinate and report on regional funding applications for weed projects
- Support the development of community weed management groups
- Monitor, evaluate and report on the status of weeds in the region
- Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the STWS
Southern
- Coordinate the establishment of STWS Committee or relevant organisation
Tasmanian - Promote funding and investment opportunities available through NRM and
Weed Strategy other processes
(STWS) - Promote involvement of stakeholders, encourage their investment in weed
Coordinator management
- Promote and encourage the region’s involvement in weed management
developments beyond the Southern NRM Region
- Encourage improved communication and coordination amongst weed
managers in the Southern NRM Region
- Develop and promote weed management projects that integrate NRM
outcomes and reflect high priority strategic actions in STWS
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Appendices
Appendix 2: Explanatory notes accompanying GIS
database and maps
Data collection
Data was collected from the following sources:
Andrew Welling – Roadside data as well as some project data
Cassandra Strain – Some project data and coastal values data
Community Groups – data drawn by them onto maps
Garry Witzerman – data collected while conducting control works
DPIW – Gorse data
Michael Rowland – Roadside mapping conducted for the Biolinks project
Richard Greenhill – Patersons curse and Burgan data
Tasmanian Land and Water Professionals – Wild pussy willow data
Yuki Yamaguchi – student at TAFE – roadside data for Albion Heights area.
Database
The data was then recorded in Excel and organised according to the National Core
Attributes for Weed Mapping as described in A Field Manual: for surveying and mapping
nationally significant weeds, as well as a number of other attributes deemed important. See
the table on the following page for details of the attributes included in the Kingborough
database. The National Core Attributes are shaded grey.
The database developed for this strategy is in the form of a Mapinfo table, and in the
projection MGA Zone 55 (GDA 94)
Where nothing is noted for treatment, regard it as ‘no treatment’
Accuracy
Accuracies vary in this database. Some data is taken from GPS readings which have a high
accuracy. Others are taken from a topographic map and converted to excel file and then to
Mapinfo, resulting in a lower accuracy. The latter is recorded as ‘desktop’ accuracy in the
database.
Weeds
Several of the data sources did not include blackberry data due to the sheer volume of
blackberry infestations.
Weeds are referred to in most cases with their common name. Wild pussy willow is one that
is referred to by its species name: Salix cinerea
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Appendices
Attribute Description
1. Data record Unique identifier for the site record.
2. Name of weed Common name, genus, species, sub-species, variety.
Any uncertainty recorded in comments field
3. Date Collection/observation date. DD-MON-YYYY (e.g. 12-
Dec-2001) is preferred as it is less error prone.
4. Source of data Name of collector or institution
5. Purpose of visit Reason the site was chosen
6. Place name or locality Plain language description of location e.g. Lower Snug
7. Site name More detail of location e.g. Channel Hwy
8. Site description Description that allows greater accuracy in cross-
checking geocode (longitude and latitude) if needed e.g.
Corner Waldie Drive
9. Longitude Longitude in decimal degrees or GDA 94 coordinates.
Zone and datum need to be recorded
10. Latitude Latitude in decimal degrees or GDA 94 coordinates. As
for Longitude.
11. Precision Precision of measurement in locating the site. Records
how the coordinates were determined (GPS,
topographic map or estimated)
12. Area in m2 Area of the infestation
13. Cover/density Density measured by class intervals. Prefer data that
records raw density as a percent.
14. Size of plants How large the plants are and/or what growth stage e.g.
seedlings, mature tree, large shrub.
15. Sex What sex the plant is, where measurable
16. Treatment Type/s of control and/or management being used to
treat infestation. No treatment should also be recorded
17. Completion date The date that initial treatment has been completed
18. Follow up Details of follow-up visits and treatment
19. Status Details of the known status of the infestation e.g.
‘Treated’; ‘followed up year1’ or ‘no weeds May 2008’
20. Comments Comments at the time of the survey. Factors likely to
affect the adequacy of the record. Anecdotal
observations of the site or photo/s
21. Core site number Number of records for the site or overlapping site.
Records multiple sites spatially or multiple visits over
time.
22. Land use Land use observed at the site according to agreed
national classification.
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Goals of the
Channel Weed Management Strategy
Resources: To identify, secure, share, manage and efficiently use weed
management resources across government, community and industry in the
Kingborough municipality
Biosecurity: To prevent new weeds becoming established and minimise the spread
of existing, emerging and sleeper weeds.
Prioritisation and integration: To define weed management priorities and address
them in an integrated manner.
Coordination and cooperation: To conduct weed management in a strategic,
coordinated and cooperative manner.
Education, training and awareness: To improve weed awareness, weed identification
and management skills and knowledge amongst all land managers.
Policy support and regulation: To encourage support of, and improve compliance
with, the Weed Management Act 1999 throughout government, community and
industry by implementing adequate weed management procedures and actions.
Research and development: To increase knowledge and understanding of weed
threats and effective techniques for their management.
Monitoring and evaluation: To regularly monitor, evaluate and follow-up weed
mapping and management activities.
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