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Spring Creek Valley - Removal of Spiny Rush Wed June 25th 0900 - 1130 am

Our work in the valley continues to progress well. However, sometimes things jump out of left field that we need assistance with in order to nip in the bud a potentially big environmental weed threat. For more info on Spiny Rush. See here
 

We have the opportunity to work on the property next to Ashmore Arts to remove a large cluster of Spiny Rush which threatens to invade the waterway of Spring Creek valley. It will be a 2 step operation. The  first step being:

1. to cut all the mature seed heads off the existing population
2. once that is done it will allow the opportunity to spray and kill all the remaining plants. If we act now we can stop it infecting the waterway and mixing in with the native Sea Rush. Spiny Rush is native to the the Americas, parts of Europe and Africa. It is a declared noxious weed in Victoria.

We will be meeting at next Wednesday at 9am till 11:30am. 

• If you're interested can you let me know please?

Things to bring if you have them:
 

• a pair of secateurs and probably best to wear gumboots if you have them (but not critical) as we will be working around the margins of some pond areas.
• Safety glasses would also be good as the end points can be an eye hazard
   
• Any large, sturdy bags (like 20kg chicken feed bags or similar) for putting the seed heads in would also be welcome if available.

My mobile is 0425 752 648 if you want more information.

Cheers,

Graeme Stockton

graemestockton1@gmail.com

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