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Biocontrol Agent information

10/19/2020

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We are combining our approach to alien clearing in the high mountain areas with the release of biocontrol agents. Biocontrol makes use of an invasive plant's naturally occurring enemies to reduce the invasive impact of the species. The approach reunites weeds with their naturally occuring enemies, thereby achieving more sustainable weed control. Biological control is best combined with other mechanisms (mechanical and chemical) to achieve a multi-pronged approach.

We are specifically concerned with the prevalence of silky hakea in the upper mountain areas. In October 2020, we received training on the applicability of different biological control on silky hakea. The training was completed by Dr Wood from the Agricultural Research Institute. We have now ordered the appropriate hakea fungus which will assist with control across the conservancy.​


Information on some of the different control agents is available here.
the_science_and_practice_of_biological_control.pdf
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hakea.pdf
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black_wattle.pdf
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port_jackson.pdf
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stinkbean.pdf
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australian_myrtle.pdf
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    • Protecting Rivers >
      • IUCN Tradouw Redfin Project
    • Alien Clearing
    • Training
    • Environmental Education
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      • IKI Restoration project
    • Fire
  • Play
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      • Blue Route-open
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      • Green Route-open
    • Birding
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