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All About Weedbusters  What is Weedbusters? Weedbusters is an awareness program that works with the community to achieve sustainable land and water management, primarily through increased public involvement in weed management, education and awareness projects. The history of Weedbusters Weedbusters started in 1994 as Queensland Weed Awareness Week. In 1995 and 1996 it became Weedbuster Day, with thousands of people participating in events throughout the State. NSW also held Weed Awareness Weeks in 1986, 1990 and 1996. In 1997, Weedbuster Week was launched nationally, with encouragement and support from the Australian governement, all State and Territory Governments and the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Australian Weed Management. The Weedbusters program has spread to New Zealand and South Africa, and other countries have expressed interest in running their own Weedbuster campaign. Weedbusters is now a year-long campaign, culminating in Weedbuster Week - a week of highlights and celebrations. Weedbusters Weedbusters has traditionally been held in the second week of October each year. Events around the country conducted by individuals, schools, community groups and local and state governments help heighten awareness of the damaging effects of weeds. The events help increase public knowledge, hands-on experience or recognised the efforts of many of Australia's volunteers. The activities include weed clean-up efforts, field days and demonstrations, seminars and displays to assist with weed identification and competitions. Themes of Weedbuster Week
1998 - Identification for a Weed Free Nation…get to know the enemy 1999 - Prevention is the Intention 2000 - Don't Hesitate, because Weeds Won't Wait 2001 - Local Heroes - Global Champions (International Year of the Volunteer) 2002 - Helping Protect Australia's Big Backyard (Australian Year of the Outback) 2003 - Wetlands not Weedlands (International Year of Freshwater) 2004 - Fighting the Weed Invaders 2005 - Fighting Garden Escapes 2006 - Communities Combating Weeds 2007 - Grow me instead 2008 - Grow me instead Aims
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