Mesquite control a rare success story in NW weed eradication

Sally Gall
Updated September 22 2020 - 10:03am, first published September 14 2020 - 4:30pm
One of Southern Gulf NRM's photo monitoring points showing the extent of the mesquite killed around the Mary Kathleen mine site. Pictures supplied.
One of Southern Gulf NRM's photo monitoring points showing the extent of the mesquite killed around the Mary Kathleen mine site. Pictures supplied.

While weed control in semi-arid and tropical parts of Queensland has generally been a story of chasing an uncaged beast, Southern Gulf NRM and the state's Department of Agriculture have each been able to report success with capturing a number of species before they fully escaped.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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