June Clippings and Nursery Papers...
In this month's Clippings....
A new National Plant Labelling Guide has been completed and is now being circulated to industry and interested parties for review and comment. Drafted by Tree & Shrub Growers Victoria in conjunction with industry organisations and a specialist legal team, the Guide recommends that all labels include the correct botanical name, any legal representation and a warning if the plant is potentially harmful.
Also featuring:
- Looking for a ‘green’ expert? Visit your local garden centre
- NGIA welcomes new President Geoff Richards
- State conferences highlight benefits of Industry Awards
- Innovative, quality training – who you gonna call? Your state association
- HAL focuses on national water plan
Click here to read the June edition of NGIA Clippings.
In this month's Nursery Papers...
Reducing the water weed risk – how government and industry can contribute to a safer trade
Aquatic plants make a beautiful addition to fish ponds and water features but several species pose a major threat to Australia’s waterways and water resources.
In 2004, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) joined the National Aquatic Weeds Management Group (NAWMG) to help implement a range of initiatives designed to tackle the issue of aquatic weeds. One such project is a weed risk assessment of water plants sold in aquariums and nurseries. This project aims to identify future water weed threats and remove such plants from sale.
This Nursery Paper explores the water weed issue in Australia. It provides an overview of the weed risk assessment process and investigates its meaning and implications for the nursery and garden industry.
