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Black Swamp Creek Hymenachne Pest Management

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Project lead

Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC)

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Industries

Council

Activities

On-ground work

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Summary

This project implemented a long-term pest management plan with the objective of eradicating hymenachne and controlling other pest plants such as GRT and groundsel bush.
Hymenachne was scattered over 2km and five properties, with the main infestation within Council property.

Ongoing control has resulted in reduced infestation in the upper and lower reaches, from scattered low density to occasional and scattered, and a 50% reduction of hymenachne within the Council property site.

Benefits

This project implemented a long-term pest management plan with the objective of eradicating hymenachne and controlling other pest plants such as GRT and groundsel bush at Black Swamp Creek.

Lesson

The extended wet season expands infestation temporarily. Grazing appears to assist in reducing infestation if undertaken before seed set. Control over several years is required to reach eradication and monitoring status.

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Last updated: 13 November 2015

This page should be cited as:

Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2015) Black Swamp Creek Hymenachne Pest Management, WetlandInfo website, accessed 18 March 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/resources/tools/wetland-project/black-swamp-creek-hymenachne-pest-management-15dc/

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