Learn how to tackle your invasive weeds
Help is at hand for landholders who want to restore ecosystems, reduce herbicide use and protect biodiversity across the region.
In Australia, invasive weeds have been cited as the number 1 leading cause of biodiversity loss and species extinction.
If you're facing a weedy nightmare and don't know where to start, help is at hand.
Invasive Weeds Project
Sunshine Coast Council has spent the past five years testing cutting‑edge technology through its Environment Levy funded, Invasive Weeds Project.
On‑ground trial sites at Maleny and Witta provided the setting for the project, where teams used innovative management techniques to detect, manage and restore weedy landscapes.
The four simple steps
Find out how to apply the four simple steps at your place.
- Have a goal in mind
- Read the landscape
- Identify your constraints
- Choose your tool
Plus view each of the methods tested at the trial sites, alongside results and application data, an extensive project resource library with everything from study data and plant lists to plant identification and hire equipment.
Innovative technology
The project explored drone mapping and artificial intelligence to detect invasive weeds at scale, environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling to identify weeds spreading through catchments and waterways, and trials of alternative control methods to reduce long‑term reliance on herbicides.
You can find the results of these trials along with resources that will help you get started. This is a simple, practical approach to weed management, empowering everyone from primary producers to back yard gardeners to gain the knowledge and confidence to take action.
Learn how to work with the land, not against it, restore habitat, protect wildlife and save yourself time and money in the long term.
Every land parcel is different and people have different constraints. These sessions provide a playbook to choose from so people can tailor the solution to suit their situation.
The invasive weeds project is proudly funded by the Environment Levy, ensuring levy contributions are reinvested into protecting the region’s environment and supporting resilient landscapes for the future.
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