Barambah Creek weeds eradicated

Our partners from Gympie & District Landcare have been working to eradicate weeds in the Barambah Creek catchment.

This project is a response to multiple significant rainfall and flooding events that occurred in the 2021-22 severe weather season.

As a result, weeds exploded and displaced native vegetation, and feral pigs have been damaging banks.

Landcare members were busy recently targeting Chinese celtis (elm) trees, preparing them to spray with herbicide.

Chinese celtis is an Asian tree that is naturalised throughout most of South East Queensland.

This fast-growing species forms dense infestations along creek banks and prevents regeneration of native riparian vegetation.

It also sucks up water and has the potential to affect populations of native animals through habitat destruction.

Seeds are spread by birds, flying foxes and water.

The main goal of the project is to support native flora and fauna species to establish into resilient habitat through the management of invasive weeds and pigs.

This project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

For more information about Chinese celtis visit https://ax.lv/elm