Strategic Control of WoNS in the Capes Region of Western Australia

The project will control known populations of Weeds of National Significance (Asparagus spp., Genista spp., Madiera Vine and Blackberry) at 20 key sites in the Capes region of WA. The project aims to protect this portion of the internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot in the south west of WA through strategic containment and control, using volunteers who will work in partnership with commercial weed contractors. The project builds on previous work funded by the Australian Government, to identify emerging populations of WoNS and develop control plans for these species, and will assist in implementing key actions contained in the Capes Regional Environmental Weed Strategy currently being prepared by the Cape to Cape Catchments Group.