Primary Industries is responsible for developing the Northern Territory's agricultural, horticultural and pastoral industries. It works in partnership with producers, industry bodies, community groups and related agencies to promote industry growth.
Cabomba is a submerged freshwater plant native to South America that has been traded throughout the world as an aquarium plant. It was first recorded in Australia in1967. Since its introduction, it has found its way into numerous waterways where it has had a negative impact on biodiversity, water quality, water storage, water distribution infrastructure and recreational activities. Cabomba is now classed a Weed of National Significance (WONS) after it was ranked as one of the worst 20 weeds in Australia.
The Weed Management Branch works to continually preserve and improve our natural resources, industries, life styles and environment from the introduction and spread of weeds. Weed Management Branch activities include exclusion, eradication where possible, survey & control, data management, education, and in cooperation with other agencies and states integrated management including biological control.
Details the process of collecting and identifying Herbarium specimens and also a list of useful literature for NT flora identification. Make a request for data and loans or find information on quarantine and the Cabomba weed.
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