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Managing Weeds and Vertebrate Pests in Coastal Vertebrate Pests in Coastal Environments

Land owner Responsibilities Land owner Responsibilities

• 182—Owner of land to take action to destroy or control animals or plants
• (1) Subject to this section an owner of land within a control area for a class of animals or
• (1) Subject to this section, an owner of land within a control area for a class of animals or
• plants to which this subsection applies must destroy all animals or plants of that class
• n that land.
• (2) Subject to this section, an owner of land within a control area for a class of animals or
• plants to which this subsection applies must control and keep controlled all animals or

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• plants of that class on that land.
• (3) An owner of land within a control area for a class of animals or plants to which this
• subsection applies must—
• (a) take any measures prescribed by the regulations or specified by a relevant
• authority in the prescribed manner for the control of all animals or plants of
• that class that are, or may be, on that land;
• (b) take any measures prescribed by the regulations or specified by a relevant
• authority in the prescribed manner requiring that the land, or anything present
• n the land be subjected to specified treatment
• n the land, be subjected to specified treatment.

Proclaimed Winter Weeds

• False Caper
• Salvation Jane
• Horehound
• Cape Tulip

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• African Boxthorn
• Bridal Creeper

Bridal Creeper

Proclaimed Environmental Weeds Proclaimed Environmental Weeds

AFRICAN BOXTHORN Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn is spread into natural areas and pasture by birds and foxes. Boxthorn re‐sprouts readily from roots left in the ground if not poisoned or removed in the ground if not poisoned or removed completely Prevention is the most cost‐effective form

• f weed control.

For established infestations in native vegetation, a carefully planned, long‐term program is needed to eliminate boxthorn with minimum disturbance with minimum disturbance

Proclaimed Environmental Weeds

Bridal Creeper is an aggressive creeper from South Africa. It is widespread throughout h l d d l d l south‐eastern Australia and is a declared plant under the Natural Resource Management Act 2004. In 2003 another form of Bridal Creeper was p discovered in the vicinity of Port MacDonnell. This variety is more vigorous with tougher leathery leaves and a larger tuberous mass. Bi l i l t l h f b Biological controls have so far been unsuccessful on this variety.

Non Proclaimed Problem Weeds Non Proclaimed Problem Weeds

• Shiny Leaf

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• Polygala
• Gazania
• Apple of Sodom
• Apple of Sodom
• Italian Buckthorn
• Scabiosa
• Scabiosa
• Spiny Rush

Spiny Rush Juncus acutus

Native to Europe, Africa and the Americas Naturalised in Victoria

• Americas. Naturalised in Victoria,

Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and New Zealand. A serious environmental weed and A serious environmental weed and declared noxious weed for Victoria. Widespread in damp places and infrequently inundated q y watercourses on the coast and inland. The sharp spines, that project at many angles, make it especially dangerous for children.

Knobby club rush l d Isolepis nodosa

This perennial rush has This perennial rush has clumps of dark green stems on long creeping hi rhizomes. It grows to a height of 30‐90 cm.

What is a Pest Animal?

Vertebrate Pests

• Rabbits
• Fox
• Deer ssp
• Goats
• Goats
• Pigs

Pest Animal Issues

• Impacts on Native species
• Losses to Primary production

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• Spread of weeds and disease
• Legislative requirements
• Issues with responsibilities
• Costs associated with control

Impacts on the Environment

• Out competing native animals
• Out competing native animals
• Damage to native fauna
• Damage to native flora
• Erosion issues

Control Methods

• Poisons
• Trapping
• Shooting
• Fumigation
• Fumigation

d l h d Weed Control Methods

• Chemical
• Mechanical
• Biological

Planning and Implementing a Control Program

• Know your weeds and vertebrate pests.
• Map of property
• Timing of control (Seasonal)
• Long term Planning
• Monitoring
• Neighbours
• Neighbours
• Contacts

Managing Weeds and Managing Weeds and Vertebrate Pests in Coastal Environments

Questions?

Roger Davidson Authorised Officer Authorised Officer South East Natural Resources Management Board Tel: 08 87672077 Mob: 0428 856 478 Mob: 0428 856 478