Publication Date
11-2012
Publisher
Western Australian Agriculture Authority
City
Perth
Abstract
The term 'Prickle bush weeds' refers to weedy trees and shrubs of Mesquite, Parkinsonia and Prickly acacia. All are present in Western Australia.
Mesquite and Parkinsonia are widespread, well established woody weeds in various parts of the WA Rangelands. Prickly acacia is a recent introduction and has a relatively restricted distribution in the East Kimberley. All three impact mainly on the pastoral industry and have considerable potential for further spread and greater impact within the Rangelands. All are Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) and are high priority Declared Plants in WA.
The purpose of this situation statement is to describe the distribution, impact and current management of Mesquite, Parkinsonia and Prickly acacia in the Rangelands of WA. It also identifies the major stakeholders for these weeds.
Number of Pages
48
Keywords
Prickle bush weeds, Mesquite, Parkinsonia, Prickly acacia, Kimberley, Pilbara, Carnarvon, Western Australia
Disciplines
Agricultural Science | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Plant Biology | Weed Science
Recommended Citation
Dodd, J,
Reeves, A,
Watkins, R,
and
Anderson, L.
(2012), Situation statement: the 'Prickle Bush' weeds (Mesquite, Parkinsonia and Prickly acacia) in Western Australia. Western Australian Agriculture Authority, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_publishedrpts/73
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