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Control of Sycamore Maple in Liena and Mole Creek

Status: EOI Liena and Mole Creek 7304

Municipality

Meander Valley

Funding Status

Awaiting Support

Achievement Plans

Control of small infestations of sycamore maples at Liena (Mersey River) and development of techniques to control major infestations in the foothills of Mole Creek (the latter pressuring the Mersey River at Alum Cliffs gorge).

Methods

Drill and fill, scarfing and poisoning, injection poisoning.

Natural Values

Native vegetation, preventing further spread of the weed species into much larger and more sensitive areas.

Amount

More than $30k