CONTROLLING WEEDS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE A key focus of controlling weeds of regional and national significance is the coordination of regional weed works – at the education and awareness level, in the implementation of on-ground works and by sharing outcomes among stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION Cradle Coast NRM has had another busy 2011-2013 period in its efforts to control weeds to protect the natural and productive landscapes of North West Tasmania. This fight has not been undertaken alone, and the collaborative approach with the aid of private and public land managers contributed to effective best practice weed management strategies applied. Mining also contributed to lessen the threat.
This collaborative approach continues to be supported through weed mapping undertaken using the Field Data Capture System (FDCS) which aligns with ‗For Surveying and Mapping Nationally Significance Weeds‖ field manual. The Regional Weeds Advisory Group, the 9 councils in the Cradle Coast region, the King Island NRM Group and the West Coast Weed and Fire Management Group have all adopted this mapping standard for the region.
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Facilitator, Mark Wisniewski in the field discussing control works with Weed Advisory group members