Revegetation

Gorse Management

Other vegetation including trees that provide canopy cover will compete with gorse to inhibit its growth or re-establishment.

The canopy cover of trees will compete with gorse seedlings for nutrients, water and light. Indigenous vegetation is well suited to the conditions and so will grow well once established. You will need to exclude grazing animals and control pests like rabbits while new vegetation establishes.

Control Method Rating

Cost

Low | Medium | High

Efficacy

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When

All year provided there is sufficient rainfall.

Pros & Cons

Revegetating with indigenous species is a long-term but low-cost and low-maintenance gorse control option, with the added bonus of improving biodiversity and wildlife habitat. Revegetation also helps to reduce weeds in addition to gorse and reduces the risk of soil erosion. Note that any disturbance of soil during vegetation works may cause gorse seedlings to germinate.

Follow up

Gorse regrowth must be at least 40 centimetres high before treating so it can absorb the herbicide effectively.

Other Control Methods

Herbicidal Control

Mechanical Control

Alternative Methods

More Information

Working with contractors for effective gorse management

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Cultural Heritage Awareness

Landholders must be careful to avoid further damage to the environment (including waterways) and Aboriginal cultural heritage sites when using machinery. Be aware of your legal obligations and obtain the necessary permits. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage may be found during works at any time, at any place.

If suspected heritage is discovered, work is to cease and a Preliminary Report Form must be completed and sent to vahr@dpc.vic.gov.au. If you are unsure, seek advice from Agriculture Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, First Peoples – State Relations (formerly Aboriginal Victoria) or your local council.

Disclaimer

The information provided by this website is intended for general information only and should not be relied on or used as a substitute for professional advice for your particular situation.

Before undertaking any weed or rabbit management, always obtain advice from a qualified expert, with respect to your own situation. Always read and follow the label before using any of the products mentioned and ensure that you are undertaking weed and rabbit management in the appropriate conditions and in the appropriate manner.

We do not guarantee this website is without flaw of any kind, or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes, and therefore disclaim all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information contained on the website for any purpose.

This project is an initiative of the Victorian Gorse Taskforce, the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party and the Victorian Rabbit Action Network and is funded a project by the Australian Government Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria.