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Weeds of National Significance (WONS)
Under the National Weeds Strategy, 20 introduced plants were identified as Weeds of National Significance (WONS).
This list of 20 Weeds of National Significance was developed based on the following key criteria:
- invasive tendencies
- impacts
- potential for spread
- socioeconomic and environmental values.
National management strategies have been published for all of these species, 17 of which are known to occur in Queensland.
| Species | Occurs in Qld | DPI&F lead agency |
|---|---|---|
| alligator weed | Yes | |
| athel pine | Yes | |
| bitou bush | Yes | |
| blackberry | Yes | |
| bridal creeper | ||
| cabomba | Yes | |
| Chilean needle grass | Yes | |
| gorse | Yes | |
| hymenachne | Yes | Yes |
| lantana | Yes | Yes |
| mesquite | Yes | Yes |
| mimosa pigra | Yes | |
| parkinsonia | Yes | Yes |
| parthenium weed | Yes | Yes |
| pond apple | Yes | Yes |
| prickly acacia | Yes | Yes |
| rubber vine | Yes | Yes |
| salvinia | Yes | Yes |
| serrated tussock | ||
| willows |
Further information
Author: Sonia Jordan
Page maintained by Sonia Jordan
Last updated 03 September 2007
URL: http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/xchg/dpi/hs.xsl/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/4790_7046_ENA_HTML.htm