Hyparrhenia hirta

1 Coolatai Grass at Tuggeranong Hill

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Identification history

Hyparrhenia hirta	11 Apr 2024	MattM
Phragmites australis	11 Apr 2024	CarbonAI
Hyparrhenia hirta	11 Apr 2024	Shazw

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Significant sighting

MattM noted:

11 Apr 2024

New location of this highly invasive weed species. All records of this species are important to aid in control of the species.

5 comments

MattM wrote:

11 Apr 2024

Such a shame to see this here. This species is a very aggressive colonizer and is one we don't want to establish in Canberra.

michaelb wrote:

12 Apr 2024

Yes indeed, a sad thing to see on Tuggeranong Hill, CC @VeraKurz .

Shazw wrote:

12 Apr 2024

I have hand pulled all that I could find at the location and taken it to Stromlo to be destroyed. The site will be monitored going forward - this is the second site on Tuggeranong Hill sadly...

michaelb wrote:

12 Apr 2024

Thanks Shaz

VeraKurz wrote:

12 Apr 2024

Oh no, this is not good news. It's also quite a way away from the other known spot on Tugg Hill. Thank goodness you have identified it, and removed all the plants. Thank you so much Shaz. I'll send an email alert out to our group as well, reminding everyone to keep an eye out for it. It's also already on my agenda for the Weeds Manual update. I wonder whether we can get the biosecurity team to send out a general alert to all ACT Gov teams; Roads, TCCS etc. I'll get on to asking about that. Thanks for tagging me @michaelb

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