DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Weed Data Collection Manual

SECTION TWO TECHNICAL DATA DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Section two of the Weed Data Collection Manual provides technical data descriptions, including metadata, data dictionary and comprehensive weed species tables,
and is intended to assist weed data managers. The information meets data standards obligations, informs weed database design, and assists software developers
and power users to create their own electronic tools for the collection of weed data.
The metadata section describes characteristics of the NT weed dataset as a whole and contains a Metadata ID.
The Data Dictionary describes each of the values for the data attributes, data type, set values, and design notes related to that attribute. Unless indicated, the
attribute descriptions are the same for ALL geometry types. (ie points, polylines or polygons). The specified values must be entered into the datasets exactly as
written. Text values should be written using proper case. eg, write Yes. Do not write YES (upper case) or yes (lower case).

Attribute type Details

Core attributes These are the minimum requirements to establish a reliable, valid record with useful information for operational and strategic
weed planning.

Recommended attributes The Weed Management Branch recommends collection of this data to improve and evaluate the effectiveness of control effort
and weed impacts over time.

Optional attributes are useful for operational planning within an organisation, for particular project requirements or for property
Optional attributes scale weed planning. Records submitted to the Weed Management Branch do not require optional attributes but they will be
retained by the Branch if submitted.

The weed species listing contains a comprehensive list of Northern Territory weeds and should be taken as a guide to how to represent weed species names
internally within weed databases.

PAGE 2
Contents
Introduction 2 Northern Territory Weed Species List 30
Contents 3 Name Convention Notes 30
Data description 4 Quarantine species, significant threat to the NT 31
Metadata - NT Weed dataset 4 Alert species, present and significant threat to the NT 32
Data dictionary - NT Weed dataset 5 Declared Class A 33
Core Attributes 6 Declared Class A (with split zoning) 33
1. Data record 6 Declared Class A (north of specified latitude) 33
2. Name of weed 7 Declared Class B 34
3. When was the site assessed? 7 Declared Class B (with split zoning) 34
4. Co-ordinate position 8 Declared Class B (south of specified latitude) 34
5. Who assessed it? 10 Declared Class C 35
6. Infestation size 11 Not declared in the NT 36
7. Infestation description 12
Recommended Attributes 14
8. Infestation description 14
9. Additional area information 18
Optional Attributes 20
10. Site assessment 20
11. Operational factors 23
12. Logistics 25
13. Biocontrol operations 27
14. Summary records (Zone attributes) 28

PAGE 3
Data description

Metadata - NT Weed dataset

Metadata ID 308A6A197303F15FE040CD9B2144283B Format Digital - Shapefile (ArcGIS version 9.1)

Dataset name Northern Territory Weeds Datasets Datum GDA94

Shapefiles NT_WEEDS_PTS (points) Projection Geographics - Decimal Degrees (Note: not strictly a
NT_WEEDS_LINE (lines) projection)
NT_WEEDS_POLY (polygons)
Access Access to data is licensed under the Creative
Abstract The majority of the Northern Territory Weeds Dataset Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License which
is point data, derived from GPS locations, containing permits use on a ‘not for profit’ basis whilst protecting
attributes that describe weeds species in the Northern rights to the data.
Territory. These datasets are used to assist the
Weed Management Branch and the Northern A copy of this license can be viewed at
Territory Government identify existing weed http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au
infestation locations and new weed incursions, to
monitor control measures and report to various Data beginning June 2003
funding bodies. Point data location coordinates are
stored using decimal degrees. Data ending In progress - data is regularly added

The data is regularly updated and managed by the Extent Northern Territory
Spatial Data Manager of the Weed Management West Bounding Coordinate 129.0
Branch. East Bounding Coordinate 138.0
North Bounding Coordinate -11.0
Custodian Director, Weed Management Branch South Bounding Coordinate -26.0
Department of Land Resource Management

Phone (08) 8999 4567

Fax (08) 8999 4445

Generic email Weedinfo@nt.gov.au

PAGE 4
Data dictionary - NT Weed dataset
Core attributes pg Recommended attributes pg Optional attributes pg
1. Data Record 8. Infestation area description 10. Site assessment
1.1 ID 6 8.1 PROJECT 14 10.1 PLOT_LEN 20
1.2 SITE_ID 6 8.2 SEEDLINGS 14 10.2 PLOT_WIDTH 20
1.3 SITE_MON 6 8.3 JUVENILES 15 10.3 STEM_COUNT 20
2. Name of weed 8.4 ADULTS 15 10.4 STEM_METHD 20
2.1 WEED_NAME 7 8.5 SEED_PRES 16 10.5 TREAT_MON 21
2.2 GENUS_SPP 7 8.6 PAST_TREAT 17 10.6 SITE_COND 21
3. When was the site assessed? 9. Additional area information 10.7 SOIL_DIST 22
3.1 DATE_REC 7 9.1 HERBICIDE 18 10.8 VEG_DIST 22
4. Co-ordinate position 9.2 YEAR 18 11. Operational factors
4.1 LAT_G94 8 9.3 COMMENTS 19 11.1 SURFACTANT 23
4.2 LONG_G94 8 11.2 CHEM_TRADE 23
4.3 REC_METHOD 9 11.3 CHEM_CONC 24
5. Who assessed it? 11.4 ADJUVANTS 24
5.1 RECORDER 10 11.5 PENETRANTS 24
5.2 ORG_NAME 10 12. Logistics
6. Infestation size area 12.1 TRANSPORT 25
6.1a SIZE_DIA_M 11 12.2 EQUIPMENT 25
6.1b WIDTH_M 11 12.3 LOCALITY 25
6.1c SIZE_M2 11 12.4 PLAN_AREA 26
7. Infestation area description 12.5 ZONE_NAME 26
7.1c DENS_CAT 12 13. Biocontrol
7.2 TREATMENT 13 13.1 AGENT 27
13.2 BIO_ACTVTY 27
13.3 AGENT_PRES 27
14. Summary records (Zone attributes)
14.1 ZN_NAME 28
14.2 ZN_TREAT 28
14.3 ZN_CHEM_L 28
14.4 ZN_CHEM_GM 28
14.5 STAFF_HRS 29
14.6 VOLNTR_HRS 29
14.7 HRS_WORKED 29
PAGE 5
Core Attributes
1. Data record

1.1 Field name ID Alias * INDEX

Field parameters Autonumbered integer
Definition Unique record identifier, database generated.
Example 1
Notes Number is generated by hosting software and may be subject to re-indexing, cannot be relied upon as a reference to a record.
Database design The ID field is a surrogate key for compound key GENUS_SPP + DATE + LAT_94 + LONG_94.
A surrogate key was used for reasons of performance, limitations of ESRI software and the reduced expertise required to join single
field primary keys over compound keys.

1.2 Field name SITE_ID Alias SITE IDENTIFIER

Field parameters Text (string), 15 characters
Definition Waypoint ID or other similar source identifier for this record applied by the observer.
Example WAYPOINT01
Notes This is not a unique identifier.
The intention of this field is to assist in tracing a record back to its field observation source.
Blank values can be entered. Null or empty string value designates no data value. Note that some software (including FME) is
sensitive to null vs empty values and will require handling at application level.

1.3 Field name SITE_MON Alias SITE MONITORING

Field parameters Text (string), 15 characters
Definition Identifies spatially unique site with the intent of revisiting the same place in order to monitor progress.
Example Daly0001
Notes This is not a unique identifier.
Ideally a monitoring protocol should be used in association with a site identified by this field.
Blank values can be entered. Null or empty string value designates no data value. Note that some software (including FME) is
sensitive to null vs empty values and will require handling at application level.

* Note : Alias is an alternative full name for fields which can be used in systems that permit full attribute names ie : not ESRI shapefile.

PAGE 6
Core Attributes (continued)
2. Name of weed

2.1 Field name WEED_NAME Alias COMMON NAME

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Common name of the weed species.
Example Mimosa
Set values Required. Refer to Section 2 NT Weed Species List for correct spelling conventions.
Notes Blank values are applicable, null or empty string value designates no data value. Note that some software (including FME) is sensitive
to null vs empty values and will require handling at application level.
Values are case sensitive; Title case is used on the list Section 2 NT Weed Species List this is to aid readability in mobile applications.
Conventions apply to common names, see Section 2 NT Weed Species List for details.

2.2 Field Name GENUS_SPP Alias GENUS SPECIES

Field Parameters Text (string), 60 characters
Definition Scientific or Botanical name of the weed species ie Genus species.
Example Mimosa pigra
Set Values Required. Refer to Section 2 NT Weed Species List for correct spelling conventions.
Notes Blank values are not acceptable.
Values are case sensitive.
Database design This field forms part of compound key GENUS_SPP + DATE + LAT_94 + LONG_94 for which ID field is a surrogate key.

3. When was the site assessed?

3.1 Field name DATE_REC Alias DATE RECORDED

Field parameters Date
Definition The date of the recorded observation. Note, record in format 1/1/2011 if the exact day/month is unknown.
Format DD/MM/YYYY
Example 12/03/2005
Notes Blank values are not acceptable. Record in format 1/1/2011 if the exact day/month is unknown. Record in format 1/1/1900 if the date
is unknown.
Database design This field forms part of compound key GENUS_SPP + DATE + LAT_94 + LONG_94 for which ID field is a surrogate key.
PAGE 7
Core Attributes (continued)
4. Co-ordinate position

4.1 Field name LAT_G94 Alias LATITUDE

Field parameters Number (Double)
Definition The latitude (Y coordinate, determines North - South), identifying the location of the weed infestation site. This must be entered in
Decimal Degrees ideally to 5 decimal places (equivalent to 1 metre on the ground). The location should be recorded in the centre of
the weed infestation, if possible.
All data is stored using the datum GDA94 (Geocentric Datum of Aust 1994).
For POLYLINE or POLYGON data the latitude is calculated for the midpoint of the line or centroid.
Example -13.02345
Notes Blank values are not acceptable.
Database design This field forms part of compound key GENUS_SPP + DATE + LAT_94 + LONG_94 for which ID field is a surrogate key.

4.2 Field name LONG_G94 Alias LONGITUDE

Field parameters Number (Double)
Definition The longitude (X coordinate, determines East - West), identifying the location of the weed infestation site. This must be entered in
Decimal Degrees ideally to 5 decimal places (equivalent to 1 metre on the ground). The location should be recorded in the centre of
the weed infestation, if possible.
All data is stored using the datum GDA94 (Geocentric Datum of Aust 1994).
For POLYLINE or POLYGON data the latitude is calculated for the midpoint of the line or centroid.
Example 131.45761
Notes Blank values are not acceptable.
Database design This field forms part of compound key GENUS_SPP + DATE + LAT_94 + LONG_94 for which ID field is a surrogate key.

PAGE 8
Core Attributes (continued)
4. Co-ordinate position (continued)

4.3 Field name REC_METHOD Alias RECORDING METHOD

Field parameters Text (string), 25 characters
Definition Method used to define the weed infestation location. Current set values should be used wherever possible, historical set values have
been retained for compatibility with existing record.
Set values
Current : Aerial spray
Aerial survey
Differential GPS
High precision GPS
Itracker device
Onscreen digitised
Low precision GPS
Not recorded
Prior record
Corridor survey

Retired : Averaged GPS

Hand drawn on map
Single GPS
Topo map ref
Notes Blank values are not acceptable.
Some values within the set list are redundant ie: different list values represent the same level of accuracy. They are retained to allow
users to enter values that are more intuitive than if they were listed by strict functional categories.
Use of retired values is discouraged but records should not be rejected on this basis.
This field renames the PRECISION field in the previous standard; this is to avoid confusion with existing formal definitions for the term
‘precision’ used in surveying and related fields.

PAGE 9
Core Attributes (continued)
5. Who assessed it?

5.1 Field name RECORDER Alias RECORDER

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition The name of the person responsible for capturing the weed data information. In the case of supervised teams the supervisor’s name
should be entered against the data. Check previous submitted entries to maintain consistency of name.
Example Phil Hickey
Notes Field RECORDER and ORG_NAME must not both be blank ie: RECORDER & ORG_NAME <> “”.
Where blank values are applicable, null or empty string value designates no data value. Note that some software (including FME) is
sensitive to null vs empty values and will require handling at application level.
Values are case sensitive.
rd
Database design The relationship between RECORDER and ORG_NAME appears anomalous with 3 normal form. However, persons recording data
may do so for different organisations. Care should be taken this is handled correctly at application level and with direct data entry.

5.2 Field name ORG_NAME Alias ORGANISATION NAME

Field parameters Text (string), 50 characters
Definition The name of the organisation submitting the weed data information. Check previously submitted entries to maintain consistency of
name of the organisation. Where the organisation is unknown or an individual is submitting data the value should be entered as blank.
Example Weed Management Branch
Notes Field RECORDER and ORG_NAME must not both be blank ie: RECORDER & ORG_NAME <> “”.
Where blank values are applicable, null or empty string value designates no data value. Note that some software (including FME) is
sensitive to null vs empty values and will require handling at application level.
Values are case sensitive.
rd
Database design The relationship between RECORDER and ORG_NAME appears anomalous with 3 normal form. However, persons recording may
do so for different organisations. Care should be taken this is handled correctly at application level and with direct data entry.

PAGE 10
Core Attributes (continued)
6. Infestation size
Caution: The measure of infestation area is different for point, line and polygon data sets.

Point only, use WIDTH_M for line datasets and SIZE_M2 for polygon datasets
6.1a Field name SIZE_DIA_M Alias SIZE DIAMETER
Field parameters Number (Integer), Short
Definition Approximate diameter of the weed infestation area (using metres).
Set values 5
20
50
100
200 (aerial survey only)
Notes Blank values are not acceptable; data administrators should force all ‘no data’, blank or null values to sentinel value -1.
Care should be taken not to include the sentinel value in summary statistics.

(Line only, use SIZE_DIA_M for point datasets and SIZE_M2 for polygon datasets
6.1b Field name WIDTH_M Alias WIDTH METRES
Field parameters Number (Integer), Short
Definition Approximate width of a linear weed infestation area (using metres).
Set values 5
20
50
100
Notes Blank values are not acceptable; data administrators should force all ‘no data’, blank or null values to sentinel value -1.
Care should be taken not to include the sentinel value in summary statistics.

- Polygon only, use SIZE_DIA_M for point datasets and WIDTH_M for line datasets
6.1c Field name SIZE_M2 Alias SIZE M2
Field parameters Number (Integer), Long
Definition Calculated area of a polygon defined weed infestation area (using metres squared).
Notes Blank values are not acceptable; data administrators should force all ‘no data’, blank or null values to sentinel value -1.
Care should be taken not to include the sentinel value in summary statistics.
PAGE 11
Core Attributes (continued)
7. Infestation description

7.1 Field name DENS_CAT Alias DENSITY CATEGORY

Field parameters Number (Integer), Short
Definition Weed density is the estimated area occupied by the weed expressed as a percentage of the designated site area size, whether
assessed by:
 surface area occupied (for aquatic plants, smaller grasses and herbs)
 projected canopy cover (for larger grasses, vines, tall shrubs and trees
This information can illustrate changes in severity of weed infestations across the landscape over time.
Ref: A field manual for surveying and mapping nationally significant weeds, page 20
Set values CLASS DESCRIPTION (11 Density classes or categories)
1. Absent
2. < 1%
3. 1 – 10%
4. 11 – 50%
5. >50%
6. Present but density unknown
7. Not known
8. Not assessed
9. Aquatic – scattered
10. Aquatic – 100% cover
11. Eradicated and monitored
Notes Where sites have been successfully treated but standing vegetation that can be positively identified remains ie: dead trees, bushes, or
remnants of grass, the remaining dead vegetation should be assessed in the density category score.
Blank values are not acceptable; data administrators should force all ‘no data’, blank or null values to entry value 8 (Not Assessed).

PAGE 12
Core Attributes (continued)
7. Infestation description (continued)

7.2 Field name TREATMENT Alias TREATMENT

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition What was the treatment applied today, if any?
Set values
No treatment
Unknown
Treated
Foliar spray
Residual application
Basal bark
Cut stump
Stem injection
Aerial spray
Slashed or cut
Burn
Hand pull
Shaded or covered
Combination treatment

Notes This field should best describe the treatment applied to the weed point area on the day the record is taken.
Database design
When TREATMENT is used with optional fields SURFACTANT, CHEM_TRADE, CHEM_CONC, and ADJUVANTS the attribute
rd
causes the table to fail 3 normal formal form due to transitive dependency ie: ‘attribute is dependent on the key and only on the key’.
The impact of the associated anomalies is considered minor in the context of the weeds database as records are not typically deleted
or modified in regular usage.
Administrators are advised to check field TREATMENT against the value of these fields for addition anomalies before adding records,
and to periodically check TREATMENT against these field values for the entire dataset. Application level controls can be used to
reduce the number of addition anomalies.

PAGE 13
Recommended Attributes
These fields are not core. Data administrators can decide if this field is relevant to their organisation’s needs and may choose not to include it in their data sets. The
designation ‘Recommended Attribute’ indicates that the Weed Management Branch recommends that this field will be required by the majority of organisations for
effective weed management.
8. Infestation description

8.1 Field name PROJECT Alias PROJECT

Field parameters Text (string), 150 characters
Definition Project description, where work is carried out for a specific project
Example Daly catchment strategic mimosa control
Notes Care must be taken with project names to ensure they are entered consistently for each record, apply application level controls where
possible.
Actual project names may contain punctuation characters which cause difficulties for GIS or database processing, users should be
made aware of these restrictions and application level controls applied where possible.
This field may cause update, addition and deletion data anomalies, apply application level controls where possible.
Database design st
Actual project names frequently contain compounds of species, activity and date which causes the table to fail 1 normal formal form
ie: ‘attribute contains only atomic values, and the value of each attribute contains only a single value from that domain’.
A strong user case exists for associating weed records with the project that enabled their recording. The convenience of seeing project
information on the same row as the weed record without the complexity of joined tables is cited as the rationale for this anomaly.
Organisations with a strong information processing capacity should consider use of separation of tables to remove this anomaly.
Users specifically required sufficient field length to store full actual project names in their entirety, organisations with less complex
project requirements may shorten this field to more conventional lengths.

8.2 Field name SEEDLINGS Alias SEEDLINGS

Field parameters Text (string), 12 characters
Definition Are seedlings present at the site?
Set values Yes
No
Unknown
Not recorded

PAGE 14
Recommended Attributes (continued)
8. Infestation description (continued)

8.3 Field name JUVENILES Alias JUVENILES

Field parameters Text (string), 12 characters
Definition Are juveniles present at the site?
Juvenile plants are past the seedling stage but have not as yet produced seed or reached a size or maturity to be capable of producing
seed.
Set values Yes
No
Unknown
Not recorded
Notes Visible assessment of juvenile plants present at the site.
Dead juveniles should be recorded as present.

8.4 Field name ADULTS Alias ADULTS

Field parameters Text (string), 12 characters
Definition Are adult plants present at the site?
Adult plants include any plants which have produced seed. Adult plants also include any plant that has reached a size or appearance
of maturity of being ‘fully grown’ or likely to produce seed.
Set values Yes
No
Unknown
Not recorded
rd
Database design The fields ADULTS and SEED_PRES causes the table to fail 3 normal formal form due to transitive dependency ie: ‘attribute is
dependent on the key and only on the key’.
The impact of the associated anomalies is considered minor in the context of the weeds database as records are not typically deleted
or modified in regular usage.
Administrators are advised to check for addition anomalies before adding records, application level controls can be used to reduce the
number of addition anomalies.

PAGE 15
Recommended Attributes (continued)
8. Infestation description (continued)

8.5 Field name SEED_PRES Alias SEED_PRESENT

Field parameters Text (string), 12 characters
Definition Are seeds visible at the site?
Record ‘Yes’ when seeds are visible at the site, either on plants, or fallen. Where evidence of seeding exists such as seed pods or
seedlings but no actual seeds are visible the value ‘No’ should be recorded.
Set values Yes
No
Not assessable
Not recorded
rd
Database design The fields ADULTS and SEED_PRES causes the table to fail 3 normal formal form due to transitive dependency ie: ‘attribute is
dependent on the key and only on the key’.
The impact of the associated anomalies is considered minor in the context of the weeds database as records are not typically deleted
or modified in regular usage.
Administrators are advised to check for addition anomalies before adding records, application level controls can be used to reduce the
number of addition anomalies.

PAGE 16
Recommended Attributes (continued)
8. Infestation description (continued)

8.6 Field name PAST_TREAT Alias PAST_TREATMENT

Field parameters Text (string), 12 characters
Definition Are impacts from previous treatments visible at the site?
Set values Yes
No
Unknown
Not recorded
Notes When the site has been visibly impacted by past treatment methods record ‘Yes’.
If a treatment was known to be applied but its impact is not visibly noticeable then record ‘No’.
If uncertain whether poor plant condition is the result of past treatment, or is a consequence of water stress, dieback, or other adverse
environmental factors then record ‘Unknown’. Also record ‘Unknown’ if the site is not assessable due to fire, flooding or other
disturbance.
Further details of the impact of control can be recorded in optional fields TREAT_MON and SITE_COND.
For mechanical treatments such as slashing, record ‘Yes’ only while the treatment continues to mitigate the impact of the weed. Once
the weed has regrown to nuisance level it should be recorded as ‘No’.
For fire impacts, only record ‘Yes’ where the impact is a result of weed management prescribed fire, record ‘No’ for wildfire or other
burning practices such as fuel reduction.
Do not record the impact of treatments applied on the date of the record (today) in this field.
Database design nd
This field replaces TREAT_WHEN field in the previous standard and corrects the 2 normal form failure where the TREAT_WHEN
value was not dependent on the entire compound key. This loosely translates to the concept that each individual weed record must
refer to a specific instance of a weed in one time and place.
rd
Field PAST_TREAT when used with optional attributes TREAT_MON causes the table to fail 3 normal formal form due to transitive
dependency ie: ‘attribute is dependent on the key and only on the key’.
The impact of the associated anomalies is considered minor in the context of the weeds database as records are not typically deleted
or modified in regular usage.
Administrators are advised to check field TREAT_MON for addition anomalies before adding records, application level controls can be
used to reduce the number of addition anomalies.

PAGE 17
Recommended Attributes (continued)
9. Additional area information

9.1 Field name HERBICIDE Alias HERBICIDE

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition What was the active ingredient(s) of the herbicide applied today, if any?
Examples No treatment
Not recorded
Glyphosate
Glyphosate 360gL
Notes This field renames the TREAT_CHEM field in the previous standard, this is to clarify the purpose of the field as recording active
herbicide ingredients rather than brand names, adjuvants or other additives which are handled in other fields.

9.2 Field name YEAR Alias YEAR

Field parameters Text (string), 4 characters
Definition The year the weed data was recorded.
Format YYYY
Examples 2006
Notes Blank values are not acceptable.
Record as value ‘1900’ if the year is unknown.
rd
Database design The field YEAR and DATE_REC causes the table to fail 3 normal formal form due to transitive dependency ie: ‘attribute is dependent
on the key and only on the key’.
The relative ease of recalculating this field combined with the strong user case for being able to group and use weed data by year
without needing field calculation skills is the rationale for this anomaly.
Administrators are advised to check field YEAR for addition anomalies before adding records, and to periodically check or recalculate
YEAR for the entire dataset. Application level controls can be used to reduce the number of addition anomalies.

PAGE 18
Recommended Attributes (continued)
9. Additional area information (continued)

9.3 Field name COMMENTS Alias COMMENTS

Field parameters Memo (Dynamic length text) or Text (string), 150 characters
Definition This field contains information about an observation or site relevant only to the data collector or their organisation.
Comments should be restricted to information used in the short term such as aiding data entry, or reminding the observer to enter a file
note or follow up with a landholder.
Set values No set values
Notes Comments are an unreliable way to store information in the medium or long term as they are difficult or impossible to search or
aggregate, and may become detached from the record in data entry or processing. Attribute fields, file notes or other comment
management systems should be used in preference.
Memo fields are an efficient data structure for storing text, the length expands or contracts to accommodate only the text entered.
Some systems, notably ESRI shapefiles, do not support Memo structures and a Text field of length 150 should be used as a
substitute.

PAGE 19
Optional Attributes
10. Site assessment

10.1 Field name PLOT_LEN Alias PLOT_LENGTH

Field parameters Number (Integer), Short
Definition Length of a defined rectangular weed area taken as metres.
Notes This field is intended to support the plot based assessment methods used by Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory.
If other plot based methodologies are used this should be documented.

10.2 Field name PLOT_WIDTH Alias PLOT_WIDTH

Field parameters Number (Integer), Short
Definition Width of a defined rectangular weed area taken as metres.
Notes This field is intended to support the plot based assessment methods used by Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory.
If other plot based methodologies are used this should be documented.

10.3 Field name STEM_COUNT Alias STEM_COUNT

Field parameters Number (Integer), Short
Definition Count of number of stems as described by the methodology defined in the STEM_METHD field.
Notes This field is intended to support various stem count methodologies, the methodology must be described in order for the
STEM_COUNT value to be relevant.

10.4 Field name STEM_METHD Alias STEM_METHOD

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition The stem count methodology that was used generate the value in the field STEM_COUNT.
Example Bushfires NT fire plots.
Notes Use this field to describe the name of the method used, do not describe the actual details of the method here.

PAGE 20
Optional Attributes (continued)
10. Site assessment (continued)

10.5 Field name TREAT_MON Alias TREATMENT_MONITOR

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Description of treatment success at a site.
Set values
100% Success
> 90 - 99% Success
> 50 - 90% Success
< 50% Success
0% No impact
Not assessable

Notes Records the impact of past treatments applied to the site as a percentage of weed killed by treatment at the date of record ie: today.
Be mindful of the impact of past treatments when assessing the present density of the weed in the field DENS_CAT.
rd
Database design Field PAST_TREAT when used with optional attributes TREAT_MON causes the table to fail 3 normal formal form due to transitive
dependency ie: ‘attribute is dependent on the key and only on the key’.
The impact of the associated anomalies is considered minor in the context of the weeds database as records are not typically deleted
or modified in regular usage.
Administrators are advised to check field TREAT_MON for addition anomalies before adding records, and to periodically check or
recalculate TREAT_MON for the entire dataset. Application level controls can be used to reduce the number of addition anomalies.

10.6 Field name SITE_COND Alias SITE_CONDITION

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition How healthy are the plants at the site.
Set values Refer to vegetation assessment manuals for site condition indicators.
Notes Assess vegetation health without regard to weediness ie: A weedy site is not necessarily unhealthy.

PAGE 21
Optional Attributes (continued)
10. Site assessment (continued)

10.7 Field name SOIL_DIST Alias SOIL_DISTURBANCE

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Is there evidence of soil disturbance at this site? eg. from cattle, feral animals, machinery.
Set values Yes
No
Unknown
Not recorded
Free comment.
Notes No agreed standard exists for soil disturbance. Organisations recording soil disturbance should document the protocol used to
determine if soil disturbance has occurred.

10.8 Field name VEG_DIST Alias VEG_DISTURBANCE

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Is there evidence of vegetation disturbance at this site? eg. from fire, flood damage, machinery
Set values Yes
No
Unknown
Not recorded
Free comment.
Notes No agreed standard exists for vegetation disturbance. Organisations recording vegetation disturbance should document the protocol
used to determine if soil disturbance has occurred.

PAGE 22
Optional Attributes (continued)
11. Operational factors
Database Design
All fields in this section including SURFACTANT, CHEM_TRADE, CHEM_CONC, and ADJUVANTS when used with the attribute TREATMENT causes the table to
rd
fail 3 normal formal form due to transitive dependency ie: ‘attribute is dependent on the key and only on the key’. The impact of the associated anomalies is
considered minor in the context of the weeds database as records are not typically deleted or modified in regular usage.
Administrators are advised to check field these fields against the value for TREATMENT for addition anomalies before adding records, and to periodically check
these field values against TREATMENT for the entire dataset. Application level controls can be used to reduce the number of addition anomalies.

11.1 Field name SURFACTANT Alias SURFACTANT

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Was a surfactant used with application?
Set Values Yes
No
Unknown
Not recorded
Notes Record only surfactants added in addition to the herbicide or product being used.
Where surfactants are a significant feature of the product being used record the trade name of the product in CHEM_TRADE.

11.2 Field name CHEM_TRADE Alias CHEM_TRADE_NAME

Field parameters Text (string), 60 characters
Definition The trade name of chemical.
Set Values Where a product name is defined in common product name table ensure that is recorded exactly as described.

PAGE 23
Optional Attributes (continued)
11. Operational factors (continued)

11.3 Field name CHEM_CONC Alias CHEM_CONCENTRATION

Field parameters Text (string), 60 characters
Definition Chemical ratios or rate used, particularly where the label rate can vary or an off-label rate is used.
Set values None.
Example Glyphosate 150:1

11.4 Field name ADJUVANTS Alias ADJUVANTS

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Was an adjuvant used to improve the effectiveness of the herbicide?
Set values None. Where a product name is defined in common product name table ensure that is recorded exactly as described.

11.5 Field name PENETRANTS Alias PENETRANTS

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Was a penetrant used to improve the effectiveness of the herbicide.
Set values None. Where a product name is defined in common product name table ensure that is recorded exactly as described.

PAGE 24
Optional Attributes (continued)

12. Logistics

12.1 Field name TRANSPORT Alias TRANSPORT

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Transport used to facilitate weed management operation.
Example 4WD, helicopter, air boat
Notes Use generic terms for transport, do not record organisation specific names for transport eg: use ‘Air boat’, not ‘Swamp dog2’.

12.2 Field name EQUIPMENT Alias EQUIPMENT

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Treatment or survey equipment directly used in weed management operation.
Example QuikSpray ®, 50L quad spray, Itracker
rd
Database design This field when used with the attribute TREATMENT causes the table to fail 3 normal formal form due to transitive dependency ie:
‘attribute is dependent on the key and only on the key’.
The impact of the associated anomalies is considered minor in the context of the weeds database as records are not typically deleted
or modified in regular usage.
Administrators are advised to check field this field against the value for TREATMENT for addition anomalies before adding records,
and to periodically check the field values against TREATMENT for the entire dataset. Application level controls can be used to reduce
the number of addition anomalies.

12.3 Field name LOCALITY Alias LOCALITY

Field parameters Text (string), 60 characters
Definition Name for a general operational area, generally lacks defined boundaries and only required to be meaningful in a local context.
Example Two mile hill

PAGE 25
Optional Attributes (continued)
12. Logistics (continued)

12.4 Field name PLAN_AREA Alias PLAN_AREA

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Name for an operational area as defined in a weed management plan or project plan; provides a means of associating weed records
with management areas that are in turn linked to resource allocation or program outcomes. This field is not mandatory as location
information can be retrieved from other data layers using a GIS.
Example Manton West, Kakadu, Darwin River TCA
Notes The entry value could be defined or derived from the name of the property, a road name, an NT Park name, or by using the parcel
number (laiskey) from the cadastre.
A ‘plan area’ should be able to be assigned to a polygon shape that defines its boundary.

12.5 Field name ZONE_NAME Alias ZONE_NAME

Field parameters Text (string), 60 characters
Definition A delineated work areas defined as a subset of a zone described above in the field PLAN_AREA. It is intended to assist in reporting
activity against programs.
Example Road side surveys Stuart Highway
Property name Manbulloo
Paddock name Horse Paddock
Park Nitmiluk National Park
Laiskey 000 1604
Notes The entry value could be defined or derived from the name of the property, a road name, an NT Park name, or by using the parcel
number (laiskey) from the cadastre.
A ‘zone’ should be able to be assigned to a polygon shape that defines its boundary.
ZONE_NAME can be used to link to a table of zone attributes containing summary statistics.

PAGE 26
Optional Attributes (continued)
13. Biocontrol operations
Database Design
Fields associated with biocontrol records can be used for single agent of interest relevant to the target species (AGENT/AGENT_CNT) or to record the generalised
presence of a biocontrol impact (AGENT_PRES). Studies involving multiple agents would require a separate table (or tables) to weed records. They may be linked
to weed records using the ID attribute.

13.1 Field name AGENT Alias BIO_AGENT

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Common name of biocontrol agent observed at weed point.
Example Carmenta, UU
Notes refer biocontrol identification guide for correct common named.

13.2 Field name BIO_ACTIVY Alias BIO_ACTIVITY

Field parameters Text (string), 20 characters
Definition Biocontrol activity occurring at weed point.
Set values Release
Monitoring
Redistribute

13.3 Field name AGENT_PRES Alias BIO_AGENT_PRES

Field parameters Text (string), 12 characters
Definition Was the biocontrol agent observed at weed point.
Set values Yes
No
Unknown
Not recorded
Notes Refer biocontrol identification guide.

PAGE 27
Optional Attributes (continued)
14. Summary records (Zone attributes)
Database Design
Fields associated with zone records must be stored in a separate table (or tables) to weed records. They may be linked to weed records using the ZONE_NAME
attribute. It should be noted that several design challenges exist when integrating zone records with individual weed point records. The characteristics of the GIS or
database software used to host the weed records will limit options to link records. Zone attributes extend beyond the scope of this manual and are suggestions only.

14.1 Field name ZN_NAME Alias ZONE_NAME

Field parameters Text,40
Definition Defined work zone name, can link to weed records with ZONE_NAME.
Example ‘Four gate road

14.2 Field name ZN_TREAT Alias ZONE_TREAT

Field parameters Text (string), 100 characters
Definition A management treatment applied across approach a weed management area.
Example ‘Foliar, Glyphosate’

14.3 Field name ZONE_CHEM_L Alias ZONE_CHEM_LITRES

Field parameters Number (Integer), Short
Definition Chemical volume in mixed litres assigned to a weed management area.
Example 1000

14.4 Field name ZONE_CHEM_GM Alias ZONE_CHEM_GRAMS

Field parameters Number (Integer), Long
Definition Chemical volume in grams assigned to a weed management area.
Example 1000

PAGE 28
Optional Attributes (continued)
14. Summary records (Zone attributes) Continued

14.5 Field name STAFF_HRS Alias STAFF_HOURS

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Paid staff hours assigned to a weed management area.
Example 2.5 hrs

14.6 Field name VOLNTR_HRS Alias VOLUNTEER_HOURS

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Volunteer staff hours assigned to a weed management area.
Example 150 hrs

14.7 Field name HRS_WORKED Alias HOURS_WORKED

Field parameters Text (string), 40 characters
Definition Uncategorised hours worked in a weed management area.
Example 150 hrs

PAGE 29
Northern Territory Weed Species List Dominant common names: Where a one member of a genus is overwhelmingly
represented as a weed the common name for that species may refer to the genus
Common names are often used during the weed data collection process. Please only.
use the same exact spelling and ‘leading capital’ format used in this list, as many
data processing tools are case sensitive. For example - write Athel pine, not Athel
Pine.
Examples: Hyptis Hyptis suaveolens
Alert species, significant threat to the NT: Alert species are likely to cause Mimosa Mimosa pigra
significant harm if they should enter and become established the NT. Some alert Rubber vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
species have been previously found in the NT and managed for eradication, or are Salvinia Salvinia molesta
established in regions close to the NT. Not all alert species are declared, those Stylo Stylosanthes guianensis
which are declared are also listed under the relevant declaration class. Authorities
should be contacted urgently if alert species are found or suspected. Common name groupings: Where a genus has a common name
eg: Cylindropuntia, the common name for the group is written first followed by the
Declared weeds - schedule of classes common name specific to the species, or the species name itself if such a
common name doesn’t exist. For example, Cylindropuntia imbricata would be
A To be eradicated rope cactus – devils rope, and Cylindropuntia rosea would be Rope cactus –
B Growth and spread to be controlled rosea. Grouping common names enables them to be found easily on a list.
C Not to be introduced to the Territory
All Class A and Class B weeds are also Class C weeds. Example: Rope cactus - fulgida Cylindropuntia fulgida
Rope cactus - devils rope Cylindropuntia imbricata
For more information about these species, refer to the NT Declared List, Rope cactus - rosea Cylindropuntia rosea
www.nt.gov.au/weeds Rope cactus sp Cylindropuntia sp
Weeds of National Significance (WoNS): WoNS weeds have been identified as Use of sp and spp: The botanical abbreviation ‘sp’ is used when the plant is
a national priority, information and resources are often available to assist in identified by genus only and the species remains unknown. For weed data
identification and management of WoNS species. collection purposes ‘sp’ represents only those species of primary weed concern
where those species may be difficult to distinguish. For example, Cenchrus sp
Name Convention Notes refers only to annual or perennial mission grass, rather than any other Cenchrus
species. The use of ‘sp’ is restricted to weed species which are likely be confused.
Punctuation: Punctuation has been removed from species and common names, The abbreviation ‘spp’ represents a collective group of species from the same
with the exception of the ‘dash’ character usage described below. This is because genus and is only used for weeds declared as a species collective, for example
many punctuation characters cause problems for spatial or database processing. Salix spp.

Example: Mission grass sp refers to Mission grass – perennial OR Mission

grass - annual (either not both)

Subspecies: Subspecies are not listed unless the subspecies forms part of a
weed declaration class, they are listed by the abbreviation ‘ssp’. Weeds should
not be recorded as sp, spp or ssp unless it is listed as such in the following weed
list.

PAGE 30
Quarantine species, significant threat to the NT

Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Mistflower Ageratina riparia C No Carib grass Eriochloa polystachya C No

Alligator weed Alternanthera philoxeroides A Yes Globular fimbristylis Fimbristylis umbellaris C No

Chinese spinach Amaranthus dubius C No Senegal tea Gymnocoronis spilanthoides No No

Ragweed - annual Ambrosia artmisiifolia C No Greenviolet Hybanthus attenuatus C No

Ragweed - perennial Ambrosia psilostachya C No Hyptis - Lesser roundweed Hyptis brevipes C No

Bridal creeper Asparagus asparagoides A Yes Centipede grass Ischaemum timorense C No

Onion weed Asphodelus fistulosus A No Kochia Kochia scoparia C No

Chinese violet Asystasia gangetica ssp Micrantha No No Chinese rain tree Koelreuteria elegans subsp Formosana No No

Austroeupatorium Austroeupatorium inulaefolium C No Lagarosiphon Lagarosiphon major C No

Groundsel bush Baccharis halimifolia C No Sprangletop - red feathergrass Leptochloa chinensis C No

Erect spiderling Boerhavia erecta C No Sprangletop - panicea Leptochloa panicea C No

Thurston grass Brachiaria paspaloides C No Limnocharis Limnocharis flava C No

Siam weed Chromolaena odorata C No Peruvian primrose Ludwigia peruviana No No

Boneseed - Bitou bush Chrysanthemoides monilifera A Yes African boxthorn Lycium ferocissimum A Yes

Kosters curse Clidemia hirta C No Lygodium japonicum No No

Jobs tears Coix aquatica C No Velvet tree Miconia spp C No

Croton hirtus Croton hirtus C No Heartleaf hempvine Mikania cordata C No

Tropical button weed Diodia sarmentosa C No Mile a minute Mikania micrantha C No

Barnyard grass - glabrescens Echinochloa glabrescens C No Giant sensitive plant - diplotricha Mimosa diplotricha No No

Barnyard grass - Burgu millet Echinochloa stagnina C No Giant sensitive plant - invisa Mimosa invisa C No

Dense waterweed Egeria densa C No Eurasian watermilfoil Myriophyllum spicatum C No

Canadian pondweed Elodea canadensis C No Chilean needle grass Nassella neesiana A Yes

Horsetail - Scouring rush Equisetum ramosissimum C No Mexican feather grass Nassella tenuissima A No

Short pipewort Eriocaulon truncatum C No Serrated tussock Nassella trichotoma A Yes

Harrisia cactus Eriocereus martinii C No

PAGE 31
Quarantine species, significant threat to the NT (cont) Alert species, present and significant threat to the NT
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Broomrape Orobanche spp C No Pond apple Annona glabra A Yes

Lesser malayan stinkwort Paederia foetida C No Cabomba Cabomba caroliniana A Yes

Spiked pepper Piper aduncum C No Rubber vine Cryptostegia grandiflora A No

Praxelis Praxelis clematidea No No Rubber vine – Ornamental Cryptostegia madagascariensis A No

Creeping knapweed Rhaponticum repens C No Thornapple - inoxia Datura inoxia C No

Downy rose myrtle Rhodomyrtus tomentosa C No Thornapple - wrightii Datura wrightii C No

Indian toothcup Rotala indica C No Cats claw creeper Dolichandra unguis-cati No Yes

Blackberry Rubus fruticosus agg A Yes Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes A Yes

Sacciolepis interrupta Sacciolepis interrupta C No Hygrophila Hygrophila triflora No No

Arrowhead Sagittaria spp No Yes Thatch grass Hyparrhenia rufa A No

Willows Salix spp A Yes Physic nut Jatropha curcas A No

Salvinia - cucullata Salvinia cucullata C No Lantana - creeping Lantana montevidensis BC No

Salvinia - natans Salvinia natans C No Lantana sp Lantana sp BC No

Hardstem bulrush Schoenoplectus juncoides C No Parrots feather Myriophyllum aquaticum A No

Alkali bulrush Scirpus maritimus C No Water mimosa - oleraceae Neptunia oleraceae A No

Johnson grass Sorghum halepense C No Water mimosa - plena Neptunia plena A No

False buttonweed - mauritiana Spermacoce mauritiana C No Parthenium Parthenium hysterophorus A No

Witchweed - angustifolia Striga angustifolia C No Leaf cactus Pereskia aculeata A No

Witchweed - asiatica Striga asiatica C No Cutch tree Senegalia catechu A No

Tipuana Tipuana tipu No No Blue trumpet vine Thunbergia grandiflora No No

Mexican sunflower Tithonia diversifolia No No Laurel clock vine Thunbergia laurifolia No No

Floating water chestnuts Trapa spp C No Burrs Xanthium sp C No

Gorse Ulex europaeus A Yes

PAGE 32
Declared Class A Declared Class A (continued)
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
African boxthorn Lycium ferocissimum A Yes Thornapple - Longspine Datura ferox A No
Alligator weed Alternanthera philoxeroides A Yes Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes A Yes
Barleria Barleria prionitis A No Water mimosa - oleraceae Neptunia oleraceae A No
Blackberry Rubus fruticosus agg A Yes Water mimosa - plena Neptunia plena A No
Boneseed - Bitou bush Chrysanthemoides monilifera A Yes Willows Salix spp A Yes
Bridal creeper Asparagus asparagoides A Yes
Declared Class A (with split zoning)
Cabomba Cabomba caroliniana A Yes

Chilean needle grass Nassella neesiana A Yes Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Gamba grass Andropogon gayanus A/B Yes
Chinee apple Ziziphus mauritiana A No
Bellyache bush Jatropha gossypiifolia A/B Yes
Cutch tree Senegalia catechu A No
Mimosa Mimosa pigra A/B Yes
Devils claw Martynia annua A No
Athel pine Tamarix aphylla A/B Yes
Gorse Ulex europaeus A Yes

Indian rosewood Dalbergia sissoo A No Declared Class A (north of specified latitude)

Leaf cactus Pereskia aculeata A No Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Mesquite - velutina Prosopis velutina A No Dalbergia Dalbergia sissoo A No

Mesquite Prosopis pallida A Yes Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolius A No

Mexican feather grass Nassella tenuissima A No

Onion weed Asphodelus fistulosus A No

Parrots feather Myriophyllum aquaticum A No

Parthenium Parthenium hysterophorus A No

Pattersons curse Echium plantagineum A No

Physic nut Jatropha curcas A No

Pond apple Annona glabra A Yes

Prickly acacia Vachellia nilotica A Yes

Rubber vine – Ornamental Cryptostegia madagascariensis A No

Rubber vine Cryptostegia grandiflora A No

Serrated tussock Nassella trichotoma A Yes

Thatch grass Hyparrhenia rufa A No

PAGE 33
Declared Class B Declared Class B
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Burr - Star Acanthospermum hispidum B No

Khaki weed Alternanthera pungens B No Snake weed - jamaicensis Stachytarpheta jamaicensis B No

Mexican poppy Argemone ochroleuca B No Snake weed sp Stachytarpheta sp B No

Neem Azadirachta indica B No Grader grass Themeda quadrivalvis B No

Saffron thistle Carthamus lanatus B No Caltrop - cistoides Tribulus cistoides B No

Mossman river grass Cenchrus echinatus B No Caltrop sp Tribulus sp B No

Mission grass - perennial Cenchrus polystachios B No Caltrop - terrestris Tribulus terrestris B No

Fountain grass Cenchrus setaceus B No Burr - Bathurst Xanthium spinosum B No

Spiny emex Emex australis B No Burr - Noogoora Xanthium strumarium B No

Olive hymenachne Hymenachne amplexicaulis B Yes

Declared Class B (with split zoning)
Hyptis - Knob weed Hyptis capitata B No
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Hyptis Hyptis suaveolens B No
Gamba grass Andropogon gayanus A/B Yes
Lantana - common Lantana camara B Yes
Bellyache bush Jatropha gossypiifolia A/B Yes
Giant sensitive plant –
Mimosa pudica B No
Common Mimosa Mimosa pigra A/B Yes
Parkinsonia Parkinsonia aculeata B Yes Athel pine Tamarix aphylla A/B Yes
Water lettuce Pistia stratiotes B No

Castor oil plant Ricinus communis B No

Declared Class B (south of specified latitude)
Salvinia Salvinia molesta B Yes Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Rubber bush Calotropis procera B No
Senna - Candle bush Senna alata B No
Rope cactus – fulgida * Cylindropuntia fulgida B Yes
Senna - Sicklepod Senna obtusifolia B No
Rope cactus - devils rope * Cylindropuntia imbricata B Yes
Senna - Coffee Senna occidentalis B No
Rope cactus – rosea * Cylindropuntia rosea B Yes
Sida - Spiny head Sida acuta B No
Rope cactus sp * Cylindropuntia sp B Yes
Sida - Flannel weed Sida cordifolia B No
Prickly pears – elatior Opuntia elatior B Yes
Sida - Paddys lucerne Sida rhombifolia B No
Prickly pears - ficus-indica Opuntia ficus-indica B Yes
Sida sp Sida sp B No Prickly pears – stricta Opuntia stricta B Yes
Snake weed - australis Stachytarpheta australis B No Prickly pears sp Opuntia sp B Yes
Snake weed - cayennensis Stachytarpheta cayennensis B No
* Taxonomic status of genus Cylindropuntia to be determined

PAGE 34
Declared Class C
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Mistflower Ageratina riparia C No Centipede grass Ischaemum timorense C No

Chinese spinach Amaranthus dubius C No Kochia Kochia scoparia C No

Ragweed - annual Ambrosia artmisiifolia C No Lagarosiphon Lagarosiphon major C No

Ragweed - perennial Ambrosia psilostachya C No Sprangletop - red feathergrass Leptochloa chinensis C No

Austroeupatorium Austroeupatorium inulaefolium C No Sprangletop - panicea Leptochloa panicea C No

Groundsel bush Baccharis halimifolia C No Limnocharis Limnocharis flava C No

Erect spiderling Boerhavia erecta C No Velvet tree Miconia spp C No

Thurston grass Brachiaria paspaloides C No Heartleaf hempvine Mikania cordata C No

Siam weed Chromolaena odorata C No Mile a minute Mikania micrantha C No

Kosters curse Clidemia hirta C No Giant sensitive plant - invisa Mimosa invisa C No

Jobs tears Coix aquatica C No Eurasian watermilfoil Myriophyllum spicatum C No

Croton hirtus Croton hirtus C No Broomrape Orobanche spp C No

Thornapple - inoxia Datura inoxia C No Lesser malayan stinkwort Paederia foetida C No

Thornapple - wrightii Datura wrightii C No Spiked pepper Piper aduncum C No

Crab grass - fuscescens Digitaria fuscescens C No Creeping knapweed Rhaponticum repens C No

Crab grass - insularis Digitaria insularis C No Downy rose myrtle Rhodomyrtus tomentosa C No

Tropical button weed Diodia sarmentosa C No Indian toothcup Rotala indica C No

Barnyard grass - glabrescens Echinochloa glabrescens C No Sacciolepis interrupta Sacciolepis interrupta C No

Barnyard grass - Burgu millet Echinochloa stagnina C No Salvinia - cucullata Salvinia cucullata C No

Dense waterweed Egeria densa C No Salvinia - natans Salvinia natans C No

Canadian pondweed Elodea canadensis C No Hardstem bulrush Schoenoplectus juncoides C No

Horsetail - Scouring rush Equisetum ramosissimum C No Alkali bulrush Scirpus maritimus C No

Horsetails Equisetum spp C No Johnson grass Sorghum halepense C No

Short pipewort Eriocaulon truncatum C No False buttonweed - mauritiana Spermacoce mauritiana C No

Harrisia cactus Eriocereus martinii C No Witchweed - angustifolia Striga angustifolia C No

Carib grass Eriochloa polystachya C No Witchweed - asiatica Striga asiatica C No

Globular fimbristylis Fimbristylis umbellaris C No Witchweed spp Striga spp C No

Greenviolet Hybanthus attenuatus C No Floating water chestnuts Trapa spp C No

Hyptis - Lesser roundweed Hyptis brevipes C No Burrs Xanthium sp C No

PAGE 35
Not declared in the NT
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Abutilon theophrasti No No Arctotheca calendula No No

Mimosa bush Acacia farnesiana No No Ardisia elliptica No No

Acacia mangium Acacia mangium No No Aristolochia indica No No

Ruby dock Acetosa vesicaria No No Giant reed Arundo donax No No

Kapok Aerva javanica No No Asclepias curassavica No No

Aeschynomene americana No No Avena fatua No No

Pannicle joint vetch Aeschynomene paniculata No No Axonopus compressus No No

Aeschynomene villosa No No Bacopa Bacopa caroliniana No No

Agave attenuata No No Bambusa vulgaris No No

Billy goat weed Ageratum conyzoides No No arleria - lupulina Barleria lupulina No No

Agrostis viridis No No Cobblers peg Bidens pilosa No No

Candlenut Aleurites molluccana No No Bothriochloa pertusa No No

Yellow allamanda Allamanda cathartica No No Brassica juncea No No

Aloe vera No No Brassica oleracea No No

Alternanthera brasiliana No No Brassica tournefortii No No

Alysicarpus ovalifolius No No Briza maxima No No

Alysicarpus vaginalis No No Bromus catharticus No No

Amaranthus cruentus No No Bromus diandrus No No

Amaranthus hybridus No No Bromus madritensis No No

Amaranthus spinosus No No Paper mulberry Broussonetia papyrifera No No

Amaranthus tricolor No No Bryophyllum spp No No

Amaranthus viridis No No Buglossoides arvensis No No

Ammannia auriculata No No Caesalpinia gilliesii No No

Amsinckia calycina No No Calopo Calopogonium mucunoides No No

Cashew Anacardium occidentale No No Calotropis gigantea No No

Chinese bitters Andrographis paniculata No No Capsella bursa-pastoris No No

Custard apple Annona reticulata No No Capsicum annuum No No

Coral vine Antigonon leptopus No No Cardamine hirsuta No No

Apium graveolens No No Carrichtera annua No No

PAGE 36
Not declared in the NT (continued)
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Carthamus tinctorius No No Chloris truncata No No

Fishtail palm Caryota mitis No No Chloris virgata No No

Yellow oleander Cascabela thevetia No No Chrysopogon aciculatus No No

Golden rain tree Cassia fistula No No Ciclospermum leptophyllum No No

Siamese cassia Cassia siamea No No Citrullus colocynthis No No

Catharanthus roseus No No Citrullus lanatus No No

Celosia argentea No No False curry bush Clausena excavata No No

Pearl millet Cenchrus americanus No No Cleome aculeata No No

Cenchrus biflorus No No Cleome gynandra No No

Cenchrus brevisetosus No No Cleome rutidosperma No No

Cenchrus brownii No No Spider flower Cleome spp No No

Buffel grass Cenchrus ciliaris No No Clitoria ternatea No No

Cenchrus clandestinus No No Ivy gourd Coccinea grandis No No

Cenchrus longispinus No No Cocos nucifera No No

Mission grass - annual Cenchrus pedicellatus No No Commelina benghalensis No No

Cloncurry Buffel Cenchrus pennisetiformis No No Conyza bonariensis No No

Cenchrus purpureus No No Corchorus olitorius No No

Cenchrus setiger No No Corchorus trilocularis No No

Centro Centrosema molle No No Cotula australis No No

Cavalcade Centrosema pascuorum No No Crotalaria - Gambia pea Crotalaria goreensis No No

Centrosema plumieri No No Crotalaria - incana Crotalaria incana No No

Cerastium glomeratum No No Crotalaria - juncea Crotalaria juncea No No

Wynn cassia Chamaecrista rotundifolia No No Crotalaria - lanceolata Crotalaria lanceolata No No

Chenopodium album No No Crotalaria - prostrata Crotalaria prostrata No No

Chenopodium giganteum No No Crotalaria - Weedy Crotalaria senegalensis No No

Chenopodium murale No No Cucumis myriocarpus No No

Chloris barbata No No Couch grass Cynodon dactylon No No

Chloris gayana No No Cynodon radiatus No No

Chloris pilosa No No Cyperus brevifolius No No

PAGE 37
Not declared in the NT (continued)
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Cyperus compressus No No Eleutheranthera ruderalis No No

Cyperus cyperinus No No Lovegrass - amabilis Eragrostis amabilis No No

Cyperus flavescens No No Lovegrass - Pitted Eragrostis barrelieri No No

Cyperus hamulosus No No Lovegrass - cilianensis Eragrostis cilianensis No No

Cyperus involucratus No No Lovegrass - cylindriflora Eragrostis cylindriflora No No

Cyperus metzii No No Lovegrass - infecunda Eragrostis infecunda No No

Cyperus rotundus No No Lovegrass - mexicana Eragrostis mexicana No No

Cyperus sesquiflorus No No Lovegrass - minor Eragrostis minor No No

Cyperus sphacelatus No No Lovegrass - pilosa Eragrostis pilosa No No

Dactyloctenium aegyptium No No Lovegrass - tenella Eragrostis tenella No No

Poinciana Delonix regia No No Lovegrass - tenuifolia Eragrostis tenuifolia No No

Desmanthus virgatus No No Lovegrass - Hairyflower Eragrostis trichophora No No

Desmodium scorpiurus No No Erodium aureum No No

Desmodium tortuosum No No Erodium botrys No No

Desmodium triflorum No No Erodium cicutarium No No

Sheda grass Dichanthium annulatum No No Eulophia graminea No No

Dichanthium aristatum No No Euphorbia chamaesyce No No

Crab grass - bicornis Digitaria bicornis No No Euphorbia cyathophora No No

Crab grass - Summer grass Digitaria ciliaris No No Euphorbia heterophylla No No

Crab grass - Finger grass Digitaria milanjiana No No Euphorbia hirta No No

Crab grass - violascens Digitaria violascens No No Euphorbia hyssopifolia No No

Dioscorea alata No No Euphorbia peplus No No

Dittrichia graveolens No No Euphorbia prostrata No No

Barnyard grass - colona Echinochloa colona No No Euphorbia supina No No

Barnyard grass - crus-galli Echinochloa crus-galli No No Evolvulus nummularis No No

Barnyard grass - esculenta Echinochloa esculenta No No Festuca arundinacea No No

Barnyard grass - Aleman Fumaria densiflora No No
Echinochloa polystachya No No
grass
Elephantopus spicatus No No Fumaria indica No No

Eleusine indica No No Glandularia aristigera No No

PAGE 38
Not declared in the NT (continued)
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Glaucium corniculatum No No Juncus acutus No No

White teak Gmelina arborea No No Juncus bufonius No No

Gmelina elliptica No No Justicia carthagenensis No No

Gomphrena celosioides No No Mother of millions Kalanchoe spp No No

Grewia asiatica No No African mahogany Khaya senegalensis No No

Guilleminea densa No No Lactuca sativa No No

Gypsophila tubulosa No No Lactuca serriola No No

Hedypnois cretica No No Lamium amplexicaule No No

Helianthus annuus No No Lions tail Leonotis nepetifolia No No

Heliotropium indicum No No Lepidium africanum No No

Heliotropium supinum No No Lepidium bonariense No No

Hemigraphis reptans No No Brown beetle grass Leptochloa fusca subsp uninervia No No

Hibiscus sabdariffa No No Coffee bush Leucaena leucocephala No No

Hordeum glaucum No No Lindernia crustacea No No

Hordeum leporinum No No Lolium perenne No No

Hordeum murinum No No Lolium rigidum No No

Hypochoeris glabra No No Macroptilium atropurpureum No No

Hypochoeris radicata No No Malachra capitata No No

Hyptis - specigera Hyptis spicigera No No Malva parviflora No No

Indigofera cordifolia No No Malvastrum americanum No No

Indigofera glandulosa No No Malvastrum coromandelianum No No

Indigofera hirsuta No No Mangifera indica No No

Indigofera tinctoria No No Mecardonia procumbens No No

Morning glory - hederifolia Ipomoea hederifolia No No Medicago minima No No

Morning glory - pes-tigridis Ipomoea pes-tigridis No No Medicago polymorpha No No

Morning glory - quamoclit Ipomoea quamoclit No No Medicago sativa No No

Morning glory sp Ipomoea sp No No Medicago scutellata No No

Morning glory - triloba Ipomoea triloba No No Medicago tornata No No

Isachne pulchella No No Medicago truncatula No No

PAGE 39
Not declared in the NT (continued)
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Guinea grass Megathyrsus maximus No No Bahia grass Paspalum notatum No No

White cedar Melia azedarach No No Paspalum plicatulum No No

Melilotus indicus No No Passiflora foetida No No

Molasses grass Melinis minutiflora No No Passiflora suberosa No No

Red natal grass Melinis repens No No Peperomia pellucida No No

Merremia - hairy Merremia aegyptia No No Phoenix dactylifera No No

Merrimia - dissecta Merremia dissecta No No Lippia Phyla canescens No No

Micrococca mercurialis No No Phyllanthus amarus No No

Pongamia Millettia pinnata No No Phyllanthus debilis No No

Mitracarpus hirtus No No Phyllanthus emblica No No

Bitter melon - balsamina Momordica balsamina No No Physalis angulata No No

Bitter melon - charantia Momordica charantia No No Piptatherum miliaceum No No

Drumstick tree Moringa oleifera No No Pisum sativum No No

Velvet bean Mucuna pruriens No No Plantago lanceolata No No

Murdannia nudiflora No No Poa annua No No

Murraya koenigii No No Poa pratensis No No

Neurada Neurada procumbens No No Polycarpon prostratum No No

Nicotiana glauca No No Polycarpon tetraphyllum No No

Jardine lily Nymphaea elleniae No No Polygonum aviculare No No

Oryza sativa No No Polypogon monspeliensis No No

Osteospermum muricatum No No Psilocaulon tenue No No

Oxalis corniculata No No Pterocarpus indicus No No

Oxalis pes-caprae No No Orange trumpet vine Pyrostegia venusta No No

Panicum antidotale No No Quisqualis indica No No

Panicum gilvum No No Rapistrum rugosum No No

Papaver hybridum No No Richardia brasiliensis No No

Papaver somniferum No No Richardia scabra No No

Paspalum conjugatum No No Rostraria cristata No No

Paspalum dilatatum No No Itch grass Rottboellia cochinchinensis No No

PAGE 40
Not declared in the NT (continued)
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Ruellia tuberosa No No Sorghum almum No No

Rumex brownii No No Sorghum bicolor No No

Rumex crispus No No African tulip tree Spathodea campanulata No No

Wild sugar cane Saccharum spontaneum No No Spergularia marina No No

Sagina apetala No No Spermacoce articularis No No

Salsola tragus No No Spermacoce latifolia No No

Salvia verbenaca No No Spermacoce remota No No

Mother-in-laws tongue Sansevieria trifasciata No No Spermacoce verticillata No No

Schismus barbatus No No Singapore daisy Sphagneticola trilobata No No

Scoparia dulcis No No Rats tail grass - Parramatta Sporobolus africanus No No

Senna - tora Senna tora No No Rats tail grass -

Sporobolus coromandelianus No No
coromandelianus
Sesame Sesamum orientale No No Rats tail grass - fertilis Sporobolus fertilis No No
Setaria incrassata No No Rats tail grass - American Sporobolus jacquemontii No No
Setaria italica No No Rats tail grass - natalensis Sporobolus natalensis No No
Setaria sphacelata No No Rats tail grass - Giant Sporobolus pyramidalis No No
Pidgeon grass - surgens Setaria surgens No No
Rats tail grass sp Sporobolus sp No No
Setaria verticillata No No
Chick weed Stellaria media No No
Silene nocturna No No
Bushman grass Stipagrostis spp No No
Sisymbrium erysimoides No No
Stylo Stylosanthes guianensis No No
Sisymbrium irio No No
Stylo - caribbean Stylosanthes hamata No No
Sisymbrium orientale No No
Stylo - townsville Stylosanthes humilis No No
Solanum americanum No No
Stylo shrubby - scabra Stylosanthes scabra No No
Solanum elaeagnifolium No Yes
Stylo sp Stylosanthes sp No No
Solanum erianthum No No
Stylo shrubby - viscosa Stylosanthes viscosa No No
Solanum nigrum No No
Symphyotrichum subulatum No No
Solanum torvum No No
Synedrella nodiflora No No
Sonchus - Milk thistle Sonchus arvensis No No
Tamarind Tamarindus indica No No
Sonchus - asper Sonchus asper No No
Taraxacum officinale No No
Sonchus - Sow thistle Sonchus oleraceus No No
Tephrosia nana No No

PAGE 41
Not declared in the NT (continued)
Common name Botanical name Class WoNS
Trianthema portulacastrum No No

Tridax procumbens No No

Triumfetta pentandra No No
Triumfetta rhomboidea No No

Turnera ulmifolia No No
Urochloa - Common
Urochloa glumaris No No
brachiaria
Urochloa - Tully grass Urochloa humidicola No No
Urochloa - Sabi grass Urochloa mosambicensis No No
Urochloa - Para grass Urochloa mutica No No
Urochloa - ramosa Urochloa ramosa No No

Urtica urens No No

Vaccaria hispanica No No

Verbena supina No No

Verbesina encelioides No No

Vetiver grass Vetiveria zizanioides No No

Vicia monantha No No

Vulpia myuros No No

PAGE 42