Invasive Weeds Project resource library
The Invasive Weeds Project has conducted a variety of projects producing key findings to help manage invasive weeds in many ways. Below is a list of resources that can help you manage your weeds problems and understand more about the Invasive Weeds Project.

General information:
Invasive Weeds Project Environment Levy fact sheet (PDF, 995KB)
Maleny demonstration site:
- Applying the 4 simple steps to the Maleny demonstration site (PDF, 1.3MB)
- Maleny demonstration site fact sheet (PDF, 405KB)
- Maleny project news 2024 (PDF, 424KB)
- Maleny photo monitoring points (PDF, 20MB)
- Bush regeneration and weed management at the Maleny demonstration site (YouTube)
Witta demonstration site:
- Applying the 4 simple steps to the Witta demonstration site (PDF, 1.5MB)
- Witta weed management and restoration works project news (PDF, 544KB)
- Witta demonstration site fact sheet (PDF, 395KB)
- Witta plant list (FPE, 2022) (PDF, 300KB)
- Witta photo monitoring points (FPE, 2024) (PDF, 20.3MB)
- Bush regeneration and weed management at the Witta demonstration site (YouTube)
Artificial intelligence monitoring for weeds:
- Broad-leaf pepper and pandanus mapping comparison report (PDF, 1.1MB)
- Broad-leaf pepper and pandanus technical report (QUT 2023) (PDF, 7.5MB)
- Broad-leaf pepper and pandanus scientific article
- Broad-leaf pepper and pandanus illustration (PDF, 2.2MB)
- Broad-leaf pepper and pandanus classification and mapping - proof of concept trial (PAWS, 2023) (PDF, 1.6MB)
- Preliminary eDNA study (EnviroDNA, 2022) (PDF, 11.9MB)
Herbicide capsule trials - coming soon.
eDNA trials:
- Preliminary eDNA study (EnviroDNA, 2022) (PDF, 11.9MB)
- Terrestrial vine detection in waterways using eDNA (PAWS, 2025) (PDF, 175KB)
- Coming soon - Madeira vine, cat’s claw creeper, and dutchman’s pipe findings (UniSc, 2025)
Learn more about managing invasive plants
Sunshine Coast Council resources:
- Invasive plant hire equipment
- Identify and report an invasive plant
- Land for wildlife
- Technical Notes - Land for Wildlife
- Rural landowner handbook
- BushCare Sunshine Coast
Other resources: