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GIANT DEVIL'S FIG
Giant Devil's Fig (Solanum chrysotrichum) is similar to Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum), a NSW weed alert. The same vigilance should be applied to Giant Devil's Fig to prevent it establishing in Sydney. There are similar looking native plants so it is important to be cautious with identification of these species. Be 100% sure of what the plant is before destroying!! Please contact SydneyRead more »
New Weed Alerts
Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum) is a state wide weed alert. One plant has been found in Sydney that we are aware of. It has been eradicated. Familiarise yourself with this threat here. Wild Onion (Asphodelus fistulosus) One confirmed infestation in Sydney along Centenary Drive (Strathfield Council) SWC entry on Wild Onion More info (management recommendations from another area) Read more »
Gazettal of Order 28
The new Noxious Weed Order 28 was gazetted on 30th September 2011. The Order contains new wording for "control measures" of noxious weeds. View order here. Read more »
Myrtle Rust - Plant Pathogen !
Myrtle Rust is a plant fungal disease first detected on a property on the central coast of New South Wales in 2010. It affects plants belonging to the Myrtaceae family, which includes many Australian native species including Eucalyptus. Myrtle Rust has now been detected in many locations in NSW and Queensland ranging from commercial plant nurseries, recreational areas and large areas ofRead more »
Author Archives: soulscape
Skirting Vines
Weed Control Techniques – Skirting vines
Digging out tubers
Weed control techniques – Digging out tubers
Foliar spraying
Weed control techniques – foliar spraying
1. Introduction
Weed control techniques – Intro
Ochna Serrulata
‘Ochna serrulata’ is sometimes grown in Australian gardens as an ornamental shrub. Attracted by the copious bright red seeds, birds spread it into public spaces and bushland. It is very difficult to eradicate. In this film Marita Macrae shows how … Continue reading
White Passion Vine
Native to Brazil, this vine is a pest in Australia. Alan Hill describes the plant and shows how to eradicate it – location is North Smoky Beach in Hat Head National Park.
Bitou bush part 5 – “Caring for Country”
Bitou bush infests 900km of NSW coast. Following upon primary eradication the seed bank must be removed. Volunteers are essential. Shows how to identify native plants sometimes confused with Bitou.
Bitou bush part 3 – “Restoration & Recovery”
Gap Beach is a subtropical paradise. Control of Bitou Bush has enabled recovery of native vegetation on beach and in littoral rainforest. The Magic Palm Tree. Large goanna, kangaroos, surfing.
Bitou bush part 2 – “Splatter Gun”
Bitou bush infests 900km of NSW coast. Demonstrates the splatter gun which accurately delivers a measured dose of herbicide up to 10 meters. Weeding ‘productivity’ increased tenfold.Hand weeding remains important.
Bitou bush part 1 – “A Big Problem”
Bitou bush infests 900km of NSW coast. Part 1 of a series outlining the problem, shows how to successfully defeat it. Bushcare volunteers essential.