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Invasive Weeds Project

A 5 year project conducting a variety of weed management control options and research trials using innovative technologies.

Funded by Your Environment Levy (2021-2026).

Collection of photos showcasing Invasive Weeds Project activities and sites

Overview

The Invasive Weeds Project is a five year program funded by the Environment Levy. It aims to manage invasive weeds using new technologies and conduct research trials. The goal of the project is to remove invasive weeds, bring back native plants, and show community how they can manage weeds effectively. 

The project’s activities include:

  • testing weed control methods at demonstration sites
  • using artificial intelligence and drones to map where weeds are
  • using herbicide capsules to control invasive vines 
  • using environmental DNA (eDNA) to find invasive weeds through water sources. 

These activities aim to help the community manage their land and protect local ecosystems and wildlife.

The Invasive Weeds Project has focused on three main objectives

  1. Undertake a variety of weed management control options and trials.
  2. Explore innovative weed management techniques for weed identification, monitoring, management, or surveillance.
  3. Share information with Sunshine Coast Council community about trial outcomes and opportunities.

The Invasive Weeds Project has undertaken several innovative trials for managing weeds.

These projects are:

  • Maleny demonstration site - this site has been used to trial a range of weed management strategies. It focuses on showing the community how they can manage their land in various ways and introduces weed management.
  • Witta demonstration site - this site has been used to trial innovative weed treatments and share findings with the community. It tests weed management in hard to access areas and on steep hillsides.
  • AI monitoring for invasive weeds - this project tested new ways to monitor weeds using artificial intelligence (AI) models. These AI models predict the distribution of different weed species. Using machine learning and drone imagery, these trials aim to map broad-leaf pepper, cat’s claw, madeira vine, and camphor laurel.
  • Herbicide capsule trials - this trial tested how well herbicide capsules can kill invasive weeds.
  • eDNA trials - these trials check how well we can find invasive weeds using environmental DNA (eDNA).

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  • Invasive Weeds Project community day display tent

    Invasive Weeds Project resource library

    The Invasive Weeds Project has conducted a variety of projects producing key findings to help manage invasive weeds in many ways. Below is a list of resources that can help you manage your weeds problems and understand more about the Invasive Weeds Project.