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Exotic vines and scramblers are widespread in New South Wales. Infestations are common in coastal areas, where they threaten a number of native species and ecological communities.

Asparagus weeds are highly invasive climbing plants that can that can smother native vegetation.

Blackberry threatens biodiversity by smothering native plant species and providing a habitat for feral animal pests.

Introduced or exotic grasses can displace native vegetation and have a negative impact on native animals and agriculture.

As a key threatening process, a number of research priorities have been identified to improve the understanding and management of exotic perennial grasses in native communities.

Lantana impacts biodiversity in New South Wales and is listed as a Weed of National Significance.

Lantana is one of Australia's most invasive weeds. We have developed a national lantana plan to coordinate the response to this weed.

Ox-eye daisy is a flowering weed which can displace native plants and pasture grasses. It is a problem because of its impact on threatened species, particularly in Kosciuszko National Park.

Scotch broom is a highly invasive weed. Infestations are found in New South Wales, including alpine and subalpine areas.

Monitoring is essential for conservation management and assessing how well management actions are protecting biodiversity, threatened species and ecological communities.