Recognising water weeds - course

This one day course is designed for weed professionals or people working in natural resource management who require knowledge of water weed species as part of their employment.  Live plant specimens are used to outline key identification features to distinguish between native look-a-likes and noxious weeds.

Venue: Yanco Agricultural Institute

Limited places available - No cost. Registrations close 10 September 2014

Date:        17 September 2014
Time:        9.00 am – 4.30 pm
Location:        Yanco Agricultural Institute
Trainer:        Charles Mifsud
Includes:         Workbook, resource CD, RWW Plant Identification field guide & survey guidelines.

        Morning tea, Lunch & afternoon tea provided
                   
The course provides participants with skills in water weed identification including the following –

• water weed habitats including common areas where water weeds invade
• Impacts and vectors of spread
• Legislation requirements
• Recognising plant characteristics
• Correct disposal of aquatic plant material
• Early detection survey guidelines.

Participants are encouraged to bring plants along for identification

If you wish to participate please fill in the attached registration form & return to me by email or fax as per registration form.