The Forest Pest Management (FPM) Research Consortium is hosting its 4th annual field day. During this field day, participants will be guided through a series of weed management research trials, demonstrations and discussions that are part of the FPM Research Consortium activities. We aim to provide some insights in our current research, and future direction of weed management for forestry plantations. Trial sites are located in the Green Triangle region and are managed by partner forestry companies. The FPM Research Consortium is funded through Forest & Wood Products Australia.
Title: Weed management in forestry plantations
Date: 26 February 2025
Location: The Forestry Centre of Excellence, UniSA Mt Gambier Campus, 170-174 Wireless West Road, Mount Gambier, SA 5291.
Meals:
- Coffee or tea can be purchased before arrival from the UniSA Mt Gambier Campus canteen.
- Lunch is provided and dietary options can be requested.
- Bring a water bottle if possible.
Transport:
- Free parking is available UniSA Mt Gambier Campus.
- Carpooling, local forestry personnel will provide 10 vehicles transporting up to 3 passengers/vehicle.
- Self-drive, high clearance is preferred (occasional travel on gravel roads).
- Travel in convoy.
Equipment: PPE Requirements include hard hats, high-vis long-sleeve shirts, long pants and steel cap boots. Please bring jackets, sunglasses and sunscreen where appropriate.
Program (in ACDT)
8:00 am: Meet at UniSA Mt Gambier Campus, 170-174 Wireless West Road, Mount Gambier
8:10 am: Travel to STOP 1 – Holloways Plantation
8:30 am: STOP 1 – Pre-plant weed control in pine plantations – OneFortyOne
9:30 am: Travel to STOP 2 – Pleasant Park Plantation
10:15 am: STOP 2 – Post-plant weed control in pine plantations – Timberlands Pacific
11:15 am: Travel to STOP 3
12:00 pm: STOP 3 – Lunch
12:40 pm: Travel to STOP 4 – Palpara Plantation
1:00 pm: STOP 4 – Post-plant weed control in pine plantations – HVP Plantations
2:00 pm: Travel to STOP 5
2:30 pm: STOP 5 – TBD in eucalypt plantations – PF Olsen (Aus)
3.15 pm: Return to UniSA Mt Gambier Campus, 170-174 Wireless West Road, Mount Gambier
3.45 pm: End of the field day
Registration:
Free for all attendees
Registrations close at 5 PM AEST Friday 21 February 2025