Welcome to Weed Information

 

Providing information on weed identification, weed management and control including both environmental and agricultural weeds.

Incorporating RG and FJ Richardson, publishers and resellers of books related to weeds, their management and the natural environment,

and Plant Protection Quarterly, an Australian journal that publishes original papers on all aspects of plant protection.

Some recent additions to our website

 

Weeds of the South-East Weeds of the South-East – an identification guide for Australia, Second edition
F.J. Richardson, R.G. Richardson and R.C.H. Shepherd

This second edition has been fully updated and reorganised to recognise recent taxonomic changes and includes many new species and photographs, an expanded illustrated glossary and a completely new section using flower colour and shape as an aid to plant identification.

Price $79.95 plus $A12 postage
Biological control of weeds in Australia Biological control of weeds in Australia
Mic Julien, Rachel McFadyen and Jim Cullen

Biological control of weeds has been practised for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique. This book reviews biological control of weeds in Australia to 2011. Each chapter has been written by practising biological control of weeds researchers and provides details of the weed, the history of its biological control, exploration for agents, potential agents studied and agents released and the outcomes of those releases.

Price $180.00 plus $A12 postage
Australia's poisonous plants Australia's poisonous plants, fungi and cyanobacteria
Ross McKenzie

A comprehensive guide to the major natural threats to the health of domestic, native animals and humans in Australia. The overriding aim of the book is to prevent poisoning, as there are few effective treatments available, particularly in domestic animals.

Price $A195.00 plus $A12.00 postage
Australian Grasses Australian Grasses - a gardener’s guide to native grasses, sedges, rushes and grasstrees
Nick Romanowski

Australian grasses are as spectacularly beautiful as the finest the rest of the world has to offer. This book describes around 200 species of grasses, sedges, rushes, grasstrees and related plants.

Price $49.95 plus $A12 postage
Wetland weeds Wetland weeds - causes, cures and compromises
Nick Romanowski

This guide to wetland weeds covers both native and introduced species, from minor or localised environmental problems to those that should not be tolerated in any situation.

Price $A49.95 plus $A12 postage
Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia Complete guide to finding the birds of Australia - second edition
Richard Thomas, Sarah Thomas, David Andrew and Alan McBride

This book is a complete guide to locating every resident bird species in Australia, plus supplementary information on where to find rarities, migratory species and logistical information.

Price $A49.95 plus $A12 postage
Is that plant poisonous Is that plant poisonous? An Australian field guide for livestock, pets and people
R.C.H. Shepherd

Many plants on farms, bush blocks, roadsides and in gardens are poisonous. This book aids their identification and describes their toxic effects.

$A 55.00 plus $A12 postage
Plant for wildlife Planting for wildlife - a practical guide to restoring native woodlands
by Nicola Munro and David Lindenmayer

Provides the latest information on restoring woodlands. Key topics include why it is important to revegetate, where to plant, how to prepare a site, how to maintain and manage plantings, and how they change over time, with particular emphasis on plantings as habitat for wildlife.

Price $39.95 plus $A12 postage
Plants of Western New South Wales Plants of Western New South Wales
G.M. Cunningham, W.E. Mulham, P.L. Milthorpe and J.H. Leigh

Originally published in 1992, this popular edition has been reprinted. This book grew from the long experience and expertise which the authors acquired in the arid and semi-arid pastoral areas of the State

Price $A180.00 plus $A12 postage