Exotic weeds are one of the greatest threats to the sustainable land use of northern Australian rangelands. In Queensland, particularly, weeds such as mesquite, prickly acacia and rubber vine already infest millions of hectares and will continue to spread if left uncontrolled. To curtail the spread of serious weeds such as these, the Queensland Department of Natural Resources has initiated the Strategic Weed Eradication and Education Program (SWEEP). This program is already beginning to experience success through the dramatic reduction of mesquite (Prosopis pallida) infestations in north -western Queensland.
September 24-27, 1996
Port Augusta, South Australia
ISSN 1323-6660
Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.