Pesticides Alternatives

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It is part of FSC’s Pest Management Policy to support derogation holders to phase out the use of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs). To do so, FSC has implemented a database in which interested stakeholders will find alternative strategies/practices/products that have previously been implemented by forest managers. These alternatives have been selected following the 3R principle: Reduction, Replacement, Removal with the ultimate objective of abandoning the use of HHPs.

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Pesticides alternative strategy for Reduction of Weed (Weeds include a range of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaved weeds, germinating broadleaved weeds and exotic scrub species such as gorse, broom, buddleia and grasses.)

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Publication Year: 2014

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Subject Keywords: Pesticides Chemicals

Regions: Australia and New Zealand, Oceania

Countries: New Zealand

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Alternative Strategy: GPS Linked Flow Metering. In conjunction with aerial applicators Timberlands Limited are trialling flow metering linked to GPS. If successful this will allow application rates to vary depending on the known plant pest infestation. Therefore rather than applying a rate to control the worst infested areas across the entire site, lower rates can be applied to areas of lower infestation. This will lead to less active ingredient being applied to the site.

Alternative Method: Reduction

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Alternative Trial: Yes

Alternative Type: Good management practice

Pest Type: Weed

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Pesticides alternative strategy for Reduction of Weed (Weeds include a range of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaved weeds, germinating broadleaved weeds and exotic scrub species such as gorse, broom, buddleia and grasses.)

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Publication Year: 2014

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Subject Keywords: Pesticides Chemicals

Regions: Australia and New Zealand, Oceania

Countries: New Zealand

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Alternative Strategy: Application Rate Reduction. Timberlands Limited have trialled different rates on the many weed species and infestation levels. This has allowed Timberlands Limited to best select the herbicide and rates for the control required. In most cases this has lead to an active ingredient rate being applied lower than recommended by the pesticide manufacturer and label detail. It should be noted that the rate of Terbuthylazine has reduced from around 20l/ha to between 12 and 15 l/ha over the past 15 years. These trials are continuing in conjunction with the flow metering and Callisto trials.

Alternative Method: Reduction

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Alternative Trial: Yes

Alternative Type: Good management practice

Pest Type: Weed

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