Weeds in Australia
Invasive weeds are among the most serious threats to Australia's natural environment and primary production industries. They displace native species, contribute significantly to land degradation, and reduce farm and forest productivity. Australia spends considerable time and money each year in combating weed problems and protecting ecosystems and primary production on private and public land.
About weeds
Invasive weeds are among the most serious threats to Australia's natural environment and primary production industries. Weeds have major economic, environmental and social impacts in Australia, causing damage to natural landscapes, agricultural lands, waterways and coastal areas.
Weed management
The first step in weed prevention, and the most cost-effective means of managing weeds, is to prevent potential weeds entering Australia. When a weed has taken hold, early detection and eradication are critical steps to reduce their impact.
How you can help
Weeds are a problem for everyone. We can all take action to defeat the weed menace.
Identifying weeds
Weed identification tool
Identify your weed by flower colour, plant habit and location:
Weed search
Common or scientific name:
Full list of weeds
Weed infestation: Lantana
Lantana may be able to spread west of the Great Dividing Range, and could expand its range throughout southern Victoria, South Australia and southwestern Western Australia.
Contacts
- State and territory weed control contacts
- National Weeds Management Facilitator
- National Weed Awareness Coordinator
- Weeds of National Significance Management Coordinators
- Herbaria contact details
Report an Alert Weed
If you suspect an incursion of significant new weeds in your area, you can report it by completing the report a weed form
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