Margaret/ other members: Ive obtained information below
from ACT Gov/TAMS re the rabbits control program. It is important to
control this re-emerging pest as it impacts on the ground layer plants and
diversity which in turn impacts on birds, especially seed eaters like
Diamond Firetails, but also insect eaters (less insects/diversity in the ground
layer). I agree with Sandra re the disturbance issue, and in the
long term the control program will benefit most birds.
There is also some info below on weeds works.
Unfortunately, the saffron thistle which can be prevalent at Callum Brae in some
seasons is not on the priority weeds list, so there may not be much done about
that. I have reported to TAMS the emergence of blackberry seedlings in
some areas where blackberries were sprayed in the past, and would encourage
members to do the same where they see weed problems emerging.
I understand that there are also funds allocated to
do rabbit control work at Jerrabomberra wetlands.
cheers
Jenny
TAMS info.
"
Rabbits Callum
Brae
Ripping of
approximately 50 warrens recently completed (this week), warrens are presently
being rehabilitated. Complementary rabbit control work (ripping, phostoxin
and pindone) being presently undertaken by adjoining lessees. A small
number of warrens that were unable to be ripped due to underground cables, will
be treated with phostoxin this week. Follow up ripping for Callum Brae is
planned for February/March 2010.
Weeds Callum
Brae
Spring 2009
broadleaf control has been completed. St Johns Wort control will commence
within the next two weeks. A small area of Blackberry control was
undertaken during November 2009. Follow up broadleaf control will be
undertaken next Autumn 2010."
