Aggregated data: Boneseed locations in Western Australia associated with eradication efforts between 1998-2023
Citation
Atlas of Living Australia (2024). Aggregated data: Boneseed locations in Western Australia associated with eradication efforts between 1998-2023. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/a3v7x9 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-11.Description
Boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera) is a perennial shrub that is listed as a Weed of National Significance in Australia, representing a significant threat to natural ecosystems. Its been subject to eradication efforts since before 1980. This data set represents the location of plants found as part of eradication efforts by multiple agencies, and while the physical plant has been removed at the observed point in time, a viable seed bank may still persist.Purpose
Complete dataset of known boneseed locations in Western Australia to inform ongoing management.
Sampling Description
Quality Control
Data quality assurance methods: dataownercurated, subjectexpertverification, systemsupportedMethod steps
- Dataset compiled from the authors observations and from records in the following offline databases and publications: Cherry H (2010). Western Australia Boneseed Eradication Strategy. Unpublished Report. Annual reports of the Western Australian Agriculture Protection Board (1983-1996) Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) FIS database (1986-2018) Western Australian Roadside Conservation Committee database Perth NRM (2009-2018) DPIRD IQC records (2019-2023) South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, SERCUL (2020-2023)
Additional info
NoneTaxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorAggregated data: Boneseed locations in Western Australia associated with eradication efforts between 1998-2023
metadata author
Aggregated data: Boneseed locations in Western Australia associated with eradication efforts between 1998-2023
distributor
Atlas of Living Australia
CSIRO Ecosystems Services
Canberra
2601
ACT
AU
email: info@ala.org.au