)Report a weed
Report your concerns to your local regional NRM board if you suspect the presence of an Alert Weed or a new weed. Visit your regional NRM board contact (External site) to report new weeds.
Step 1. Record the location
Record the location very clearly so the exact spot can be found again.
Step 2. Collect a specimen
If you cannot collect a specimen but have a camera with you, take some photographs of the flower, fruit, leaves and some pictures of the whole plant and where it is growing. If you don't have a camera, make notes of the characteristics of the plant to help identify which plant you have seen.
How to collect and preserve a plant specimen (External site)
Step 3. Submit your report
Before you make your report, please make sure the weed is not already a common weed or local indigenous plant. You can check www.weeds.org.au (External site) for information on weeds, including Alert Weeds, then activate the link on the site map called 'Weed Identification and Information'.
Your local NRM Board will assess your report and may contact you for further information. You will then be advised of advised of the outcome.
Possible new weeds can also be reported to the Australia Weed Alert Hotline, telephone 1800 084 881.
- Page URL: http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/biosecuritysa/nrm_biosecurity/weeds/report_a_weed
- Page Last Modified: November 8, 2011