News & Updates

Earlier in June, PHBG was delighted to host an informative and engaging Weed Manager’s Networking Day, with presentations by industry experts and scientists working in both private and public sectors.  This event was specifically designed for land managers, who had only positive feedback for us after the event. Attendees said they found the speakers knowledgeable and their presentations both useful and educational. They particularly valued the opportunity to learn from these experts as well as other attendees about current programs and research.  We also received several great ideas for future events - do you have any? Drop us a line and we'll add your idea to the list.   Below are short summaries of the presentations. We encourage you to follow the links if you’d like to know more about the presenters or their work. Integrated weed management (IPM): What does this mean in revegetation or natural area management?   Brett Kuhlmann, Vivacious Surrounds Integrated ...

Landholders from Byford to Leschenault have the chance to grab some free herbicide and learn how to tackle one of WA’s most damaging environmental weeds this July through a series of Arum Lily Blitz workshops hosted by Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group (PHBG). Featuring guest presenter Ben Howell from Green Room Conservation, the workshops will provide practical, best-practice advice on managing arum lily on private property. Also known as death lily, arum lily is a declared weed that invades wetlands, waterways, bushland and agricultural land throughout the region. Dense infestations can smother native vegetation and reduce habitat for wildlife. The plant is also toxic to livestock, pets and people, as every part contains calcium oxalate. PHBG Executive Officer Rachel Rand said winter offered the best opportunity for communities to work together against the weed. "The more arum lily we control this season, the fewer plants we'll be dealing with next year," Ms Rand said. ...

Landholders in the Peel Harvey region are being urged to weed out invasive plants before they go to seed in the heat of summer. To help with this task, the Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group (PHBG) is hosting a free weed identification workshop to help landholders achieve more effective long-term weed control. “Spring is an active time for weeds, so landholders should monitor for any new growth of declared weeds. Correct identification of these weeds on your property can lead to more effective control measures, saving you time, money, and effort in achieving long-term results,” said PHBG Executive Officer, Teele Hooper-Worrell. PHBG focuses on six priority declared weeds, chosen based on community feedback regarding their impact on local agriculture and natural systems. These weeds—cotton bush, Cape tulip, arum lily, Paterson’s curse, apple of Sodom, and blackberry—are all actively growing during spring. Among them, only blackberry is non-toxic, while the others pose potentially lethal risk...