Upper Duck Creek

A mammoth task, with a locally trained weed control team commencing at the head of the catchment and working over a two-year period to eradicate major weed infestations along 25km of stream. The weeds are all garden escapees that have been spread by birds, by water and by wind - Madeira Vine, Cats Claw, Moth Vine, Camphor Laurel, Privet, Lemon, and Peach. Using a combination of cut and scrape, stem injection, spraying, and hand pulling techniques, the majority of weeds have been removed. Continual follow up is now required to control new seedlings and monitor natural regeneration.

Community Consultation

UCCL has assisted the community to have input into a range of government initiatives – Healthy Rivers Commission, Regional Vegetation Management Plans, and Catchment Blueprints.