Pesticides alternative strategy for Reduction of Weed (Competing woody weeds at year 1 and browsing damage in first 6 months after planting)
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2014
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Source:
Code:
Collections: Pesticides Alternatives
Abstract
Summary
Description
Citation
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Subject Keywords:
Pesticides
Chemicals
Regions:
Australia and New Zealand,
Oceania
Countries:
Australia
Forest Zones:
Forest Type:
Tenure Ownership:
Tenure Management:
Alternative Strategy:
Experimenting with polymer coated fertilisers that can be placed in the planting hole in direct contact with the root ball. Early indications are that this may lead to rapid initial growth and hence reduce the need for post plant weed control and browsing animal control.
Alternative Method:
Reduction
Active Ingredient:
Alternative Trial:
Yes
Alternative Type:
Specific strategy
Pest Type:
Weed