Activities - Problem Weeds  & Control 

Kikuyu.  

(areas mapped for intensive  attention)
Fields are planted with Kikuyu and Couch Grass.  These are fine in the open spaces where they can be managed by regular mowing.
Unfortunately they tend to escape and infest garden areas where native plants are out-competed . Small native plants and shrubs will die off.
Our current plan is to work on one garden area at a time with slashing, laying of cardboard and then a layer of woodchips. Once the kikuyu  rhizomes have died off, we'll plant as densely as appropriate for the area.

Pampas Lily-of-the-valley.

(Mapped outbreaks - not complete)

Pampas lily of the valley is a low sprawling plant or vine with tiny white or cream flowers. It can smother and outcompete native plants.
It is extremely invasive and can only be controled with heavy duty chemical, or physical removal.  Dig up all visible plants and roots, bag and dispose of them to prevent spread. Then, smother the area cardboard, securing it with mulch to block sunlight.

Scotch Broom    

 (Mapped outbreaks - not complete)

Scotch broom is not native to Australia but was introduced from Europe and the Mediterranean and has become an invasive weed. However, Australia does have a native species called Native Broom (Viminaria juncea),    Control method used by FoKP is physical removal (hand pull smaller plants) or cut and dab for larger plants.

Blackberry

 (Mapped outbreaks - not complete)

Largely under control at Karkarook Park, but outbreaks occur on a regular basis. 
Related Links:  Dept Victorian Primary Industry - National Blackberry Program - Blackberry Control Manual