Dieback Working Group
Latest News 18 May 2012
Dieback Basic Training is Back On!
After sad farewells for Dieback Working Group’s Coordinator, Nari Williams in November last year, the post has recently been filled by Katherine Sambrooks, formerly of Green Skills Inc...

16 June 2011
Protecting Parks from Phytophthora Dieback
DEC staff are working together to achieve a first for dieback and natural ecosystems management, in some of our most diverse and pristine National Parks. ...

8 May 2009
Autumn Newsletter 2009
Autumn Newsletter 2009...


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.
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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...