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GUIDELINES FOR WEED CONTROL

The following guidelines for the control of weeds in revegetation and regeneration areas were prepared by Peter Cockroft, a Greenlink member and representative of Parkswide.

These guidelines are used by Greenlink.

DESIGN

• Isolate new areas where possible. Minimise interface with weed sources such as, private property, grassed areas, etc.
• Use barriers to reduce weed invasion, ie.  Paths, mulch, shrubs, fences, etc.
• Design new areas so they can be accessed from paths for maintenance. Reduces movement of seed into new areas.

ESTABLISHMENT
 

• Spray twice.
• Mulch thickly - up to 300mm.
• Leave as long as possible - up to one year.
• Monitor and control any emerging weeds.
• Plant with minimal disturbance.
• Use Hamilton tree planters where possible.
• Collect soil from planting and dispose of usefully.
• Plant closely to out-compete weeds.

MAINTENANCE

• Monitor frequently – weekly?
• Implement regular weeding program to control weeds before seed bank develops.
• Prioritise weeds - concentrate on weeds that are highly invasive or difficult to control.
• Remove flowers and fruit as a priority.
• Minimise disturbance to the soil.
• Work from good areas to bad.
• Do not over clear.
• In-fill with indigenous plants as soon as possible if needed.
• Do not carry seed in on boots, equipment etc.
• Use mulch where appropriate.
• Use Round-up where appropriate.  Less disturbance, quick, efficient.  Can hinder regeneration and damage non target plants.