Bunn S (Griffith University, Centre for Catchment and In- stream Research); Mosisch T; Davies P
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Streams (in Natural Channels); Vegetation; Aquatic Macrophytes; Weed Control; Methods; River Management; Rivers; Riparian Vegetation; Land Management; Weeds
Practical, on-ground approaches and techniques for managing nuisance aquatic plants are provided. The critical considerations in determining an effective management approach include: technique used for control (including the long term costs and benefits of mechanical excavations, herbicides, and shade), stream order, stream orientation, geographic location, species, width of riparian vegetation zone, nutrient input, and flow modifications. Each is considered in relation to appropriate strategies (A).
