Ipswich in Winter 2022

Local gardeners and avid green thumbs will soon more easily spot invasive plants when council launches a new book to support community identification of environmental weeds impacting Ipswich. Council developed the Invasive Weeds of Ipswich book and field guide as an up-to-date resource to empower residents to identify weeds and take appropriate actions. Invasive weeds come in many forms, from small delicate daisy-like flowers to large trees covered in massive thorns, to scrambling vines many metres high. What they have in common is that they compete with native vegetation for nutrients, light and space. INVASIVE WEEDS CATALOGUED IN NEW BOOK AND FIELD GUIDE

Invasive weeds disturb the balance of natural systems, causing damage to conservation areas, waterways and reducing food and habitat for native animals. Community education and action makes a big difference in controlling invasive weeds. The new book and field guide will be available for the Ipswich community at the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre.

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