Ivy behind Miss Marples - Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
Weeds in the Yarra Ranges
National weed registers
The Australian
Capital Territory is
the only body to have English Ivy listed on all three State/Territory
Weed Lists.
State prohibited weeds
State prohibited weeds are the highest category of declared noxious weeds in Victoria. By definition they are either not yet in Victoria, or are here in small numbers, where their eradication is still possible.
Under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act), it is an offence to buy, sell, display or transport a State prohibited weed within Victoria. The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) aims to prevent the introduction of State prohibited weeds into Victoria and to detect and eradicate any infestations before they become widespread.
By preventing State prohibited weeds from becoming widespread, Victorians can save millions of dollars each year in lost agricultural production and control costs. The potential harmful impact of these species to the environment, our social amenity and in some cases human health, can also be reduced. DEPI is responsible for these species on all land in Victoria.
Weeds of national significance (WoNS)
Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) is a list, agreed by Australian Governments, of the most problematic plant species in Australia as determined by the Federal Government.
Thirty two Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) have been based on an assessment process that prioritised these weeds based on their invasiveness, potential for spread and environmental, social and economic impacts. Consideration was also given to their ability to be successfully managed.
Further information is available on the Weeds Australia website.
NOTE: English Ivy is in the back ground of the header on the Australian Government - Weeds in Australia website and yet it is not listed as a Weed of National Significance.