Here is some examples of projects ISMS - Steve has worked on. 

Projects contracted by ISMS in conjunction with NWLLS  and TRC.

Biological control

Biological control site of Anredera cordifolia, commonly known as the Madeira-vine. For this project we have used a beetle which works to control the vine by attacking the leaves and stem. This project is in the Dungowan Creek.

Anredera cordifolia  , commonly known as the  Madeira-vine. Biological control. Before image.

Anredera cordifolia, commonly known as the Madeira-vine. Biological control. Before image.

Madeira Vine after biological control.

Madeira Vine after biological control.

MADEIrA VINE chemical control 

Chemical control in the Dungowen Creek.

Madeira Vine before chemical control.

Madeira Vine before chemical control.

Madeira Vine after chemical application.

Madeira Vine after chemical application.

Madeira Vine field day at Dungowan Hall.

Madeira Vine field day at Dungowan Hall.


 

oleander removal

North West Local Lands Services funded project in conjunction with Tamworth Regional Council for the control of Oleander at Halls Creek Manilla NSW by cut stumping of large plants and overall spraying of smaller plants.

Nerium Oleander removal, North-West NSW

Nerium Oleander removal, North-West NSW

Nerium Oleander after control works.

Nerium Oleander after control works.

Honey Locust and Oleander Field Day at Barraba.

Honey Locust and Oleander Field Day at Barraba.


ESPARTILLO PROJECT

Control trials have been completed in conjunction with North West Local Lands Services Tamworth Regional Council and DPI. Works completed in the Duri district. 

Field Day for Espartillo trials held at Duri.

Field Day for Espartillo trials held at Duri.


ALLIGATOR WEED IN THE PEEL RIVER

The removal of Alligator weed is a priority of the NSW Government. This is ongoing state funded project, based in the upper Murray Darling catchment. 

This is an ongoing State and Local Council funded project based in the Peel and Namoi Rivers in the upper Murray Darling Catchment.

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