Grass Weeds

Weeds because: They push out native plants, and dry out to become dry fuel for hot fires. They spread easily through wind and water and prickly seeds can attach to people, animals and cars.

Grass weeds like Buffel grass dominate areas, pushing out native vegetation and create more flammable environments. This photo was taken within the Warlu Jilajaa Jumu IPA in the Great Sandy Desert.

Methods for control

Slash

Slash tall, dry plants. These will green up in a few weeks and be easier to spray.

Slash & Burn

If the plants have unripe seed, burn slashed areas to stop seed ripening.

Burn

Reduce plant material and reduce the heat of the fire.

Spray

Spray when plants are small & green. It reduces herbicide use and off-target kill.

Pulling

Handpull where there are lots of natives.

Seeding

Use native grass seed to out-compete the weed.

Dont Spread Seeds!

Seeds can be spread from muddy car tyres, shoes and car radiators. Prickly seeds can attach to clothes and swags. Check when leaving sites that your not taking weed seeds with you!

Weed information provided by the the Environs Kimberley Community WEED Project. This project is funded by Rangelands WA.

For more information on weeds and weed projects in the Kimberley see: http://www.environskimberley.org.au/weeds.htm