Alert Type

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

The most important choice is deciding which type of alert you want:

New or uncommon weeds

Creates an alert to notify you whenever a species is recorded for the first few times in your selected location(s). 

By default SWAT will notify you of species with fewer than 10 weed records over the last 10 years.

After selecting this alert type, the next step is to Select Locations.

Category of weed

Limits your alert to species grouped under recognised lists or programmes—for example, species on the environmental weeds list, or weeds included in your regional council’s pest management plan.

After selecting this alert type, the next step is to select the Category of weed.

Particular weed species 

Sends alerts for the exact species you select.

After selecting this alert type, the next step is to select the Particular weed species.