Weed management plan for gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus) : 2010
Replaced by Weed management plan for Andropogon gayanus (Gamba Grass) 2014
Northern Territory. Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport. Natural Resources Division
E-Publications; E-Books; PublicationNT; Weed management plan
2010
This Weed Management Plan forms part of a strategic approach to gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus) management in the NT, with the overall aim being to mitigate the damage caused by gamba grass in relation to the natural environment, property and infrastructure and public health. A comprehensive weed risk management assessment found gamba grass to be a very high risk weed where potential exists for successful management.
Made available by via Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).
1. Introduction -- 2. Aim and objectives -- 3. Gamba grass declaration status -- 4. Current distribution -- 5. Management requirements -- 6. Eradication and control methods -- 7. Developing a weed seed spread prevention program -- 8. Tracking progress and judging success -- 9. Support and information for land managers -- Appendix A: Summary of management requirements and related actions – gamba grass in class A/C zone -- Appendix B1: Summary of management requirements and related actions – gamba grass in class B/C zone – small landholdings 20ha or less -- Appendix B2: Summary of management requirements and related actions – gamba grass in class B/C zone – large landholdings of more than 20ha -- Appendix C: Summary of management requirements and related actions – gamba grass in public transport or service corridors -- Appendix D: Suggested gamba grass monitoring report template -- Appendix E: Targets -- List of Figures -- List of Tables
English
Andropogon gayanus; Control; Gamba grass; Weeds
Northern Territory Government
Palmerston
2010 edition
Weed management plan
Weed management plan for Andropogon gayanus (Gamba Grass) 2014
Weed management plan for gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus) : draft August 2009
iii, 31 pages : colour illustrations and maps ; 30 cm
application/pdf
9781921519840
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Northern Territory Government
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Submission to the review of the Weed Management Plan for Andropogon Gayanus (Gamba grass) 2010
https://hdl.handle.net/10070/265105 [Weed management plan for Andropogon gayanus (Gamba Grass) 2014]; https://hdl.handle.net/10070/300740 [Weed management plan for Gamba Grass (Andropogon gayanus) - August 2018]
https://hdl.handle.net/10070/804175
https://hdl.handle.net/10070/805221
Weed Management Plan for Andropogon gayanus (Gamba Grass) 24 Appendix A: Summary of management requirements and related actions gamba grass in class A/C zone Objectives Management Requirements Management Actions Eradicate established populations, isolated plants and outbreaks. Design and implement a survey and eradication program for gamba grass. A property management plan should be used to determine areas of priority and establish the most appropriate control methods: Chemical control (section 6.2); Non-chemical control (section 6.3); and Fire management (section 6.5). Buffer zones should be implemented on all properties containing gamba grass (Section 6.4) for the duration of any eradication program. Implement early detection and management programs. Survey and follow up control should be undertaken in each calendar year prior to flowering (Section 6.1.3) to allow for any necessary control work to be undertaken prior to seeding, particularly if you are on the border of the A/C and B/C zones or have previously had gamba grass infestations. Notify the Weed Management Branch of the presence of gamba grass when it is identified in an area which it has not been found previously. Eradicate new and outlying populations immediately. Design and implement a seed spread prevention program. If you have gamba grass on your property, design and implement a seed spread prevention program (section 7), to ensure: gamba grass or seed is not moved on machinery or equipment; gamba grass or seed is not moved along transport corridors; all hay, gravel, sand, livestock or other products moved within or between properties is free of gamba grass seeds; seed transport and germination is not facilitated by feral animals and poor land condition. To eradicate existing infestations and prevent further establishment of gamba grass. Prohibit the production, sale or purchase and transport of gamba grass seed and products likely to contain seed, including hay. Ensure any products purchased for your property are gamba grass free, including seed supplies and hay. No gamba grass shall be cut or bailed for use (even within the property) or sale. Develop and implement nationally consistent and targeted extension products and activities Information and awareness resources and campaigns are developed and implemented to raise awareness and capacity of landholders to control and contain the spread of gamba grass. Develop and maintain an ongoing monitoring program. A monitoring program should be developed in accordance with the Monitoring Report Template attached at Appendix D. A Monitoring Report should record the type and location of all management actions undertaken, including active control, survey works and spread prevention. The result of these actions should be recorded, even if the desired result was not achieved. Maintain an accurate record of control methods applied and results achieved for possible collation at a Territory level. A monitoring and management record, which includes current and past gamba grass locations, shall be produced when requested by the Weed Management Branch. To apply an adaptive approach to weed management. Evaluate the efficiency of control and containment programs over time. Determine the success of various management actions employed and use this information to fine tune the performance of your management program.