Development of strategies for the eradication of gorse (Ulex europaeus L.) at a wind farm construction site in North-East Tasmania.

Gorse (Ulex europaeus L.) is a significant environmental and agricultural weed and currently infests over 2000 hectares of a wind farm site in North East Tasmania. This paper outlines the development of a long term best practice management program with an aim to eradicate this invasive species from both the agricultural and high conservation areas of the property. Management techniques have been designed and are currently being implemented to cost-effectively control this weed while addressing some of the unique characteristics of the property.