Cape tulip, Henley Brook
Baboon flower, Dwellingup
Narrow-leafed cotton bush, Helena Valley
Cape tulip, Henley Brook
Weed Assessment and Management
Introduced plant species can degrade native vegetation communities, poison stock and reduce the economic viability of agricultural enterprises. Some species are declared under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and have legislative requirements for control. Weed surveys can help to define the boundaries of weed infestations and determine the priorities for weed management.
Rachael spent two years as a Weed Research Officer at Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia. During that time she participated in weed management research, biosecurity risk assessment and development of Industry Protection Plans for WA's horticulture industries. As a consultant, Rachael has undertaken weed surveys and developed weed management plans for a range of clients and industries.
Pratt, R. (2002). Small-seeded dodder (Cuscuta planiflora Ten.), a new weed threat to Western Australian agriculture. In: Spafford Jacob, H., Dodd, J. and Moore, J.H. (2002). Proceedings of the 13th Australian Weeds Conference 276-279. 9-13th September 2002, Perth, Western Australia.
Pratt, R. (2002). Horsetail (Equisetum spp.). Factsheet No. 8/2002, Department of Agriculture, Western Australia.
Pratt, R. (2002). Small-seeded dodder (Cuscuta planiflora Ten.), a new weed threat to Western Australian agriculture. In: Spafford Jacob, H., Dodd, J. and Moore, J.H. (2002). Proceedings of the 13th Australian Weeds Conference 276-279. 9-13th September 2002, Perth, Western Australia.