Serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma) weed management guide
Weeds of National Significance
Department of the Environment and Heritage and the CRC for Australian Weed Management, 2003
ISBN 1 9209 3217 8
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About the guide
Serrated tussock is a Weed of National Significance. It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts.
It mainly causes problems in grazing lands with poor soil fertility and low rainfall where the benefits of control are marginal. Serrated tussock has no grazing value because of its high fibre and low protein content. Infestations result in a significant loss in livestock production, and dense infestations may completely dominate pasture, making large areas incapable of supporting livestock. Trials on heavily infested areas of New South Wales have shown a loss of production of up to 95%. In native grasslands serrated tussock reduces biodiversity, and in urban areas it creates a fire hazard.
Serrated tussock has become a major agricultural weed because of the high costs associated with its spread. In New South Wales alone it has been estimated that the weed has cost more than $40 million in lost production.
Contact details
Ms Bronwen Wicks
National Coordinator Serrated Tussock
Industry & Investment NSW
159 Auburn St (PO Box 389) GOULBURN NSW 2580
Telephone: (02) 4828 6632
Fax: (02) 4822 3262
Mobile: 0458 286 632
e-mail: bronwen.wicks@industry.nsw.gov.au
| Extent in Australia | Potential distribution |
|---|---|
| NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT | Could further expand in current locations; plus WA, QLD, SA |
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