further information

There are many areas of information regarding invasive plants, it can become overwhelming! Here are some useful sources of information to help you learn more about invasive plants.

1. Your local Nursery or garden retailer - most employ trained nursery professionals or qualified horticulturists who are knowledgeable in regard to all aspects of plant selection.


2. Your local council or shire - will also have information about plants considered invasive in your local area and some good indigenous alternatives.


3. State Government - Contact Department of Primary Industries www.dpi.nsw.gov.au has useful information about invasive plants. However, much of this may be confusing so local government authorities will have refined the information pertinent to your area.


4. Weeds Australia via the Australian Weeds Committee - A national website resource created by the Australian Weeds Committee to promote access to key weed policies, regulations, current issues, national initiatives, research, extension, training and personnel. www.weeds.org.au


5. Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) - NGIA is the national peak body for the nursery and garden industries in Australia. Their websites have a gardener focus which has good information on invasive plants. A very useful resource is www.ngia.com.au. Also look at the Life Is A Garden website www.lifeisagarden.com.au


6. The Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT - NGINA has information on the website about gardens, gardening, invasive plants and your local nurseries. www.ngina.com.au or phone (02) 9679 1472


7. Australian Government - Weeds in Australia Website. An excellent website with a good range of information, references, lists, databases and pictures and other resources. Website: www.weeds.org.gov.au.