Cleavers…Vigilance Required to Stop the Spread

Cleavers…Vigilance Required to Stop the Spread

Cleavers (Galium aparine) species is derived from the Greek word ‘clinging’ which is aptly named! The seed and leaves adhere to everything through micro hooks enabling the seed of Cleavers to disperse widely via sheep, kangaroos and King Gees. This highly invasive and...
Post-Fire Response to Weed Control

Post-Fire Response to Weed Control

POST FIRE RESPONSE TO WEED CONTROL On the afternoon of the 20th of December, a fire started on private property North of the Preston River in the locality of Mumballup and escalated into the Southern edge of the Wellington National Park. Fire suppression was aided by...
Weeds ID & Advice Workshop

Weeds ID & Advice Workshop

Weed Identification & Advice Workshop Join us for an informative, interactive workshop about weeds in our area, facilitated by industry experts! When:  Sunday, 30 October 2022,  1pm – 4pm Where:  Jack and Mary Kitchen Community Centre, 55 Thomas St, Boyanup...
Tree Pests in the Spotlight for 2022 Biosecurity Blitz

Tree Pests in the Spotlight for 2022 Biosecurity Blitz

DPIRD senior development officer Rosalie McCauley (right) and plant disease epidemiologist Peter Scott are encouraging community members to sign up for this year’s TREEmendous Biosecurity Blitz 24 September to 24 October 2022  Join in DPIRD’s 2022 Biosecurity...