issg Database: Management and Information Links for Rubus rosifolius

Rubus rosifolius (tree, shrub)

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         Management Information

There is no specific management information for Rubus rosifolius, but techniques used for the control of blackberry Rubus fruticosus agg which is a related species, may be applicable. These are outlined below.
Preventative measures: Maintenance of soil fertility and pasture may reduce infestations.
Physical: Tractor and rotary slasher, hand cutting.
Chemical: there are a range of herbicides that can be used for the control of blackberry, including those that are glyphosate-based, such as Roundup®. These are usually applied by spraying, using a knapsack or mistblower for smaller infestations, or handgun and hose for larger ones (EBOP, 2002).
Biological: Goats (Capra hircus) are able to control infestations through grazing. Care must be taken with this approach however, as goats are a known invasive species as well.

         Location Specific Management Information
French Polynesia (Polynésie Française)
Decree No. 65 CM of January 23, 2006 presents a list of 35 invasive plants declared to be "Species that threaten biodiversity", one of which is Rubus rosifolius. These plants are subject to a ban on new imports, propagation and planting, and prohibition of transfer from one island to another of any whole plant, fragment of plant, cutting, fruit or seed. Their destruction is permitted.

         Management Resources/Links

1. Environment (B.O.P) Bay of Plenty.
        Summary: An excellent source of information on the control of blackberry (Rubus fruticosus agg.). Methods outlined may be applicable for control of invasive populations of Rubus rosifolius. Outlines methods and equipment for mechanical control, pasture & stock management, and herbicide use.
Found at: http://www.envbop.govt.nz/weeds/weed26.asp [Accessed 02 December 2002].
2. PIER (Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk) 2005. Rubus rosifolius
        Summary: Ecology, synonyms, common names, distributions (Pacific as well as global), management and impact information. Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/rubus_rosifolius.htm [Accessed 9 November 2005]
3. PIER (Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk), 2003. Rubus rosifolius
        Summary: Ecology, synonyms, common names, distributions (Pacific as well as global), management and impact information.
Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/rubus_rosifolius.htm [Accessed 3 June 2003]
4. Swaziland's Alien Plants Database., Undated. Rubus rosifolius
        Summary: Factsheet Rubus rosifolius available from: http://www.kbraunweb.com/alienplants/speciesinfo.asp?spid=333 [Accessed 14 June 2005]
Swaziland's Alien Plants Database available from: http://www.kbraunweb.com/alienplants/specieslist.asp [Accessed 14 June 2005]
5. Varnham, K. 2006. Non-native species in UK Overseas Territories: a review. JNCC Report 372. Peterborough: United Kingdom.
        Summary: This database compiles information on alien species from British Overseas Territories.
Available from: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3634 [Accessed 16 May 2006]
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