Fireweed Control Research Survey
The survey has now closed. We thank all those who responded.
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Fireweed Management Guide
The fireweed management guide is now available for free download.
We welcome your opinion on the content of this guide. Please email your suggestions to Professor Brian Sindel.
About the Project
Through this two year research project (1 June 2010 - 30 June 2012) the University of New England and CSIRO are seeking to reduce the impact of fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) on grazing industries and biodiversity in Australia. The project is funded by the Australian Government through the National Weeds and Productivity Research Program (administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry).
A native plant of southern Africa, fireweed is the worst weed of temperate and sub-tropical pastures in coastal New South Wales and south-east Queensland.
It is poisonous to livestock, and is capable of germinating and flowering through much of the year, reducing the output from beef and dairy cattle production. As a result, fireweed is of great concern to farmers.
Research Goals
- Compile data for a fireweed application under the Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) nomination process.
- Conduct research to fill gaps in our current knowledge of fireweed ecology and impacts.
- Undertake initial investigation of potential biological control agents for fireweed in South Africa.
- Identify current best practice management strategies for fireweed, and work with industry and community groups to extend these findings to agricultural landholders.
More Information
To find out more about this research, comment, or to contribute ideas, please contact the project leader, Professor Brian Sindel.
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