BOOBOOK ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING
Weed surveys
Weed Surveys
Weeds pose a significant threat to biodiversity and to the ecological health of our region.
They compete with native species for nutrients, water, sunlight and space and in doing so, reduce the abundance and biodiversity of native species and upset the balance of existing ecosystems.
At Boobook Ecological Consulting, we are highly skilled at detecting weeds, including:
- Weeds of National Significance (WONS)
- Weeds declared under state legislation
- Other plants of agricultural or environmental pest significance
Why conduct weed surveys
Weed surveys help us manage existing weeds and safeguard against the appearance of new ones. They are conducted for several reasons:
- They are a regular requirement for the agricultural, mining and government sectors
- Having weed-free status enables access to markets for farm produce and quarry materials
- They enable us to evaluate the success of a weed control or quarantine activity
Collating a baseline inventory of weeds can also be important in places where neighbouring activities like coal seam gas developments are present and could increase the risk of weeds entering your property.
Our approach
We provide tailored weed monitoring solutions to best suit the needs of our clients and partners.
We can:
- Perform baseline surveys, either as one-off surveys or as part of a regular monitoring program
- Develop weed monitoring programs to maximise detection and enable appropriate management
- Undertake multiple surveys at a site to account for seasonal variabilities
Our experience
Thanks to their extensive experience, our team is adept at detecting and identifying weeds under all seasonal conditions, including when these are showing distinguishing features like flowers or fruit.
We have conducted weed surveys across various sectors, including mining and agriculture, and are familiar with high-risk invasive species like parthenium and giant rat’s tail grass.
We have also surveyed weeds for:
- Grazing and farming properties (baseline or targeted surveys for landholders/managers)
- Powerline easements (post-construction surveys for Powerlink)
- Infrastructure sites within coal seam gas fields (targeted weed surveys)
- Pipeline corridors (e.g. pre-construction surveys for the GLNG Gas Transmission pipeline, Eurombah-Reedy Creek Interconnect (ERIC) pipeline and Spring Gully – Gooimbah Lateral pipeline)
- Quarry sites (including numerous within southern inland Queensland for local council and construction companies)
What our clients say
The science of a shared world
Boobook Ecological Consulting has built its success on decades I first-hand knowledge of the natural ecosystems of the southern Queensland drylands combined with practical understanding of the complex pressures that impinge on Australia’s fragile environment.
