Turbina an exotic vine (in the sweet potato family) grows vigorously producing numerous seeds per plant and if left unchecked will smoother and kill native vegetation. Since severe Tropical Cyclone “Larry” where large tracts of remnant rainforest where defoliated and many trees damaged Turbina has gained a foothold.

We are engaged by State agencies, private landholders and Landcare groups to survey remnant areas, cut & paint and folia spray Turbina. Treating Turbina within native vegetation requires field botany skills and specialised control techniques. Some of our sites are in World Heritage Areas and all native species are protected under state legislation therefore our extensive experience makes our services ideal for this sensitive weed control activity.

Project Links

• www.environment.gov.au/node/14513

• Visiting landholders adjoining the infestation area
• Survey to determine the outbreak spatially and provide the data collected to a district data base.
• Chemically treat easily assessable specimens
• Undertake germination trials in our nursery to determine strike rate after chemical treatment.

NQLMS was part of the first response for this weed outbreak and continues to be involved with ongoing efforts.

Curly and Alison collecting seeds off Crofton weed on the edge of the Barron River

Project Links

• www.daff.qld.gov.au/plants/weeds-pest-animals-ants/weeds/a-z-listing-of-weeds/photo-guide-to-weeds/crofton-weed