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Latest News 19 September 2008
DWG Spring 2008 Newsletter
The Spring 2008 newsletter covers all the coming activites of the DWG and other Phytophthora related events...

21 November 2007
Primary School Education Kit
The Dieback Education Kit for Upper Primary Schools is now available. To register your interest in delivering this program, please call Steve McCabe of the Dieback Working Group on 0438 044 488 or 9374 3312....

9 November 2007
DWG - Spring 2007 Newsletter
The Dieback Working Group distributes a quarterly newsletter....


3 November 2008
Karragullen Dieback Treatment Day - Volunteers Needed Sunday 16th of November

Dieback: The Biological Bulldozer
1) What Is It?
The impact of Phytophthora Dieback is arguably the greatest threat to the biodiversity of the south-west region in Western Australia. Within infested areas Phytophthora dieback acts like a Biological Bulldozer by killing dominant tree and understorey plant species. Thereby, the introduction of the disease results in a dramatically altered plant community.
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2) How Can We Manage It?
Once Phytophthora Dieback is introduced into a site it is near impossible to eradicate it. Therefore, management of the disease must aim to prevent further spread & reduce its impact.
Find out about management options...

3) What Can I Do To Help?
There is plenty we can all do to help in the fight against this devastating plant disease. You can minimise the spread of the disease by buying Dieback-free materials such as soil, gravel, potting mix, mulch and nursery plants.
Find out how you can help...