Technical Services – NQ Land Management Services

Development

nqlms — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:54:34 +0000

Most development applications and subdivision proposals within rural settings and large scale projects require the proponents to allow for covenant/environmental zones.

NQLMS is engaged to undertake all aspects of this process. We

Develop a variety of plans for Councils on behalf of the proponent.
Supply native seedlings for the zone
Install wildlife friendly fencing
Plant and maintain these zones for up to three years.

We are the go to consultants for several developers within the Wet tropics

Turbina Weed Management

nqlms — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:46:48 +0000

NQLMS staff have been working on Turbina corymbosa outbreaks within rainforest areas on the Atherton tablelands since 2008.

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

Crofton weed response

nqlms — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:23:26 +0000

Crofton weed was not known to occur north of Central QLD until a state government employee found a specimen on the edge of World Heritage Area in the higher parts of the Atherton tablelands. NQLMS were engaged to assist with the first response efforts which included:

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