Use of CLIMEX modelling to identify prospective areas for exploration to find new biological control agents for prickly acacia

Abstract

Selection of biocontrol agents that are adapted to the climates in areas of intended release demands a thorough analysis of the climates of the source and release sites. We present a case study that demonstrates how use of the CLIMEX software can improve decision making in relation to the identification of prospective areas for exploration for agents to control the woody weed, prickly acacia Acacia nilotica ssp. indica in the arid areas of north Queensland. © 2006 Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Water.