Western Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017-22
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Western Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017 - 2022 Developed in partnership with the Western Regional Weed Committee Published by Western Local Land Services Western Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017-2022 First published May 2017 www.lls.nsw.gov.au © State of New South Wales through Local Land Services, 2017. Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing May 2017. However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that information upon which they rely is up to date and to check currency of the information with the appropriate officer of Local Land Services or the user’s independent adviser. Front cover images (clockwise, from top left):: Devils rope (Cylindropuntia imbricata) Stephens Creek, near Broken Hill – J Wells Weedseeker® selective spot spray system mounted on boom spray - Macintosh Spraying Systems Dried sultanas infested with spiny burrgrass (Cenchrus longispinus) seeds - Dried Fruit Growers African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) infestation in riparian area, Stephens Creek, near Broken Hill – M Plumbe. Images of specific weeds featured in this document are courtesy of NSW Department of Primary Industries. 2 Western Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017 - 2022 Contents Acknowledgment of Country .................................................................................................. 5 Acknowledgment of contributors ........................................................................................... 6 Chair’s foreword ....................................................................................................................... 7 Executive summary ................................................................................................................... 9 1. Intent of plan ..................................................................................................................... 13 1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 13 1.2 Vision, goals and objectives ........................................................................................ 14 1.3 A more strategic approach to weed management .................................................... 17 2. Policy framework ............................................................................................................... 20 2.1 Overview of key plans and strategies ......................................................................... 20 2.2 Guiding legislation....................................................................................................... 21 2.3 Biosecurity Act.............................................................................................................. 21 3. Weed management in the region ..................................................................................... 25 3.1 Regional overview ....................................................................................................... 25 3.2 Recent strategic weed management in the region ................................................... 32 3.3 Community involvement ............................................................................................. 34 4. Weed risk assessment and prioritisation ......................................................................... 36 4.1 Weed management prioritisation .............................................................................. 36 4.2 Regional prioritisation process.................................................................................... 37 5. Actions ................................................................................................................................ 40 5.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 40 3 6. Implementation .................................................................................................................. 43 6.1 Regional Weed Committee ........................................................................................ 43 6.2 Guiding principles for implementation ...................................................................... 44 6.3 Processes supporting implementation........................................................................ 45 6.4 Delivery partners .......................................................................................................... 46 6.5 Investment .................................................................................................................... 49 6.6 Community engagement............................................................................................. 50 7. Measuring success and continuous improvement ............................................................ 51 7.1 Measuring performance .............................................................................................. 51 7.2 Adaptive management and continuous improvement ............................................. 54 7.3 Plan review ................................................................................................................... 54 8. List of Abbreviations .......................................................................................................... 55 9. Glossary ............................................................................................................................... 55 10. References ........................................................................................................................ 57 Appendix 1: Priority weeds for the Western region ............................................................ 58 A1.1 State level determined priority weeds ......................................................................... 59 A1.2 Regional priority weeds ................................................................................................ 69 Appendix 2: Other regional weed lists ................................................................................. 80 Appendix 3: Cross regional comparison of regional priority weeds ................................... 82 4 Western Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017 - 2022 Acknowledgment of Country The Western region covers, in whole or in part, the traditional lands of twenty eight Aboriginal tribal groups (see list below). The Western Local Board acknowledges and pays its respects to Elders, both past and present of these nations. We acknowledge that the protection and promotion of Aboriginal culture, heritage, traditional land management practices and spiritual beliefs is an issue of great importance to the traditional owners of these lands and waters and is of benefit to the whole community. Stronger shared cultural values, will ensure a more reconciled and resilient community in the Western region. • Badji • Maljangapa • Ualarai • Barindji • Maraura • Wadikali • Barkindji • Milpulo • Watiwati • Baranbinja • Morowari • Wanjwalku • Danggali • Muthimuthi • Weilwan • Jitajita • Naualko • Wiliakali • Karenggapa • Ngemba • Wiradjuri • Koamu • Ngurunta • Wongaibon • Kula • Parundji • Kureinji • Tatitati 5 Acknowledgment of contributors This plan was developed by the Western Regional Weed Committee on behalf of the Western Local Board, for endorsement by the Board. The Western Local Board wishes to acknowledge the work of the committee and regional support staff in developing this plan. The Board would also like to thank the State Weeds Committee (particularly the technical sub-committee) for support in weed risk prioritisation and the Office of Environment and Heritage and NSW Department of Primary Industries for their guidance in the development of this document. We also wish to acknowledge that some text within this plan was drawn from a range of NSW Department of Primary Industries publications, including the draft Invasive Species Plan, NSW Biosecurity Strategy 2013 – 2021 and the Biosecurity Act 2015 Discussion Paper: Weeds. A full list of references used can be found in Chapter 10: References on page 57. The involvement of the following individuals, who provided additional information essential to the compilation of this plan is also gratefully acknowledged. • Lis Arundell, formerly Project Officer, Macquarie Valley Weeds Advisory Committee • David Creeper, Manager, Biosecurity, Western Local Land Services • Paula Bosse, Regional Noxious Weeds Project Officer, Murray and Riverina Weed Action Programs • Stephen Watts, Weeds Officer, Wentworth Shire Council • Dr. Stephen Johnson, Weed Ecologist, NSW Department of Primary Industries • Jasmine Wells, Senior Land Services Officer, Western Local Land Services • Paul Erkelenz, Astrebla Agribusiness & NRM Consulting Development of this plan was supported through NSW Weeds Action Program funding from the NSW Government. Burr ragweed - Ambrosia confertiflora. 6 Western Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017 - 2022 Chair’s foreword Ben Barlow Chairperson - Western Local Board Covering 40 per cent of the land mass of NSW, the Western region is a vast area with a unique blend of industries, natural resources and communities. While it is dominated by arid and semi-arid rangelands, it supports a diverse range of industries including extensive livestock grazing, dryland agriculture, irrigated agriculture, mining and tourism. Other land uses, such as for