Table 1. Priority pest plant species in Palerang Shire, July 2004 to June 2008
Common name African Lovegrass Blackberry Scotch/English Broom Serrated tussock St John's wort
Botanical name Eragrostis curvula Rubus fruticosus Cytisus scoparius Nassella trichotoma Hypericum perforatum
Control class * (see description below) 4 4 4 4 3
Describe where the pest plant(s) is located within your Shire. If available please provide the Bounding geographic coordinates (in AMG coordinates, with the relevant zone identified). Across entire council area along roadsides, riverbanks and agricultural lands. Across entire council area along roadsides, riverbanks and agricultural lands. Krawarree,Captains Flat and Majors Creek areas within Palerang Council Area along roadsides, riverbanks and agricultural lands. Across entire council area along roadsides and agricultural lands. Infestations cover approximately 14% of the council area Across entire council area along roadsides and agricultural lands.
Area (ha) with high density infestation (75% - 100% cover) - core area 150 350 350 1,000 100
Area (ha) with medium density infestation (20% - 74% cover) - marginal area 500 200 200 3,000 400
Area (ha) with low density infestation (1% - 19% cover) - rare and isolated 500 1,000 1,000 15,000 6,000
Total area (ha) affected 1,150 1,550 1,550 19,000 6,500

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