Turrawalla grazier Mick Comerford ( left ) and Exevale grazier Buster O ' Loughlin .
WEED MANAGEMENT PLANNING
As neighbouring properties , Turrawalla and Exevale sought property planning advice from the Department of Resources .
In December 2020 , NQ Dry Tropics organised a workshop for seven landholders from four properties with two Department of Resources technical officers .
Clarification around clearing along fence lines , the advantage of having a fire management plan , and issues around chemical usage were discussed .
The workshop included on-ground inspection of a weed management area .
PROJECT TRIALS
Techniques and equipment trialled included :
• splatter gun treatment of lantana and burning the treated site ;
After initial treatment ( left ) and the result ( right ) following rain and rest .