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I need to control (spray) blackberry bushes on my
block but am concerned that this should not have any adverse consequences for
the resident populations of Red-capped Robin, Hooded Robin or White-browed
Babbler (or any other species for that matter) that use the areas concerned.
Since purchasing the block 5 years ago this is my first attempt at blackberry
control.
HANZAB does not mention blackberries as habitat of
any sort for any of the aforementioned species, but I have seen W-b Babblers
using the blackberry bushes year-round (though for breeding, foraging or just
low-end accommodation I'm not sure). Although physical removal of blackberries
(once they have succumbed to spraying) is generally required to destroy
regrowth, at this stage I am not planning to remove the dead
blackberry bushes for fear of wiping out important habitat for native
species.
Any advice on how I should proceed with regard to
spraying and follow-up action to minimise the impact on the surrounding
environment and wildlife would be much appreciated.
Regards,
Richard Summerrell
Frogmore, NSW
Lat 34 16 47S, Long 148 49 15E
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