BOOK - WEEDLINGS & SEEDLINGS BY RUSTY LINNANE

Weedlings and Seedlings is an essential field guide for anyone involved in bush regeneration, land management, or native plant restoration. Focusing on species from the Capricorn Coast through to north-eastern New South Wales, this book helps readers distinguish between native and exotic plants at the crucial seedling stage — where many identification mistakes occur.

Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, author Rusty Linnane provides clear comparisons, detailed insights, and practical tips to support accurate in-field identification. His work aims to prevent the unnecessary loss of native seedlings and promote better conservation outcomes across the region.

Even familiar plants like the common weed Lantana have native lookalikes, such as Velvet Leaf, that are often mistakenly removed. Weedlings and Seedlings highlights these subtle differences, encouraging careful observation and patience before removing young plants — a must-have reference for bush regenerators, ecologists, and plant enthusiasts alike.