Identifying weeds & finding solutions
The Purpose of this information
Raise awareness of the potential for some garden plants to become serious weeds in the the natural environment.
Highlight the key WEEDS threatening the coastal environments of Eyre Peninsula
Increase awareness of the environment weeds
Provide information to assist gardeners in the identification and control of weeds
Increase the knowledge of local native plants and the benefits of of growing them
Offer native alternatives – So GROW ME INSTEAD
Our Key projects to:
- control new infestations of Aleppo pine establishing on road reserves in Lower Eyre Peninsula.
- progressively reduce existing “feral” populations of Aleppo pines that threatened biodiversity.
- raise community awareness about the environmental threats feral Aleppo pine and other environmental weeds pose.
- provide information on environmental weeds and methods of control.
- revegetate and promote locally indigenous species.