Nassella neesiana (grass)

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Management Information Preventative measures: A combination of chemical, mechanical, rehabilitation, competition, grazing management, biological control techniques and hygiene regimes are required to eradicate Chilean Needle Grass (Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand et al., 2000). As yet there is an absence of an effective herbicide (Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand et al. 2000).              Location Specific Management Information Auckland Region (North Island) N. neesiana has been designated as a Total Control and Surveillance Pest by the Auckland Regional Pest Management Pest Management Strategy 2002-2007. Please see Hierarchy of Plant Designations or an explanation of designation terminology. Southeast Australia Integrated management methods used.          Management Resources/Links 1. Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage, 2003. Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana). Weeds of National Significance: Weed Management Guide Department of the Environment and Heritage and the CRC for Australian Weed Management, 2003.         Summary: Available from: http://www.weeds.gov.au/publications/guidelines/wons/n-neesiana.html [Accessed 23 October 2008] 2. Gardner, M. R. and Sindel. B. M. 1998. The biology of Nassella and Achnatherum species naturalized in Australia and the implications for management on conservation lands. Plant Protection Quarterly 13(2): 76-79         Summary: In-text reference…Gardner and Sindel, 1998          Results Page: 1