FACTS ABOUT THE IMPACTS
GREEN CLIMBER DEMONSTRATION
In April 2021 representatives from RMT Equipment brought two industrial grade remote controlled slope mowers unit, the LV300 and LV600, to the coast for a demonstration on gorse. The units were operated at two sites, Bandon and Cape Blanco area. We would like to thank the landowners for hosting and GAG partners that pulled it together. Below is a quick video of the Bandon demo put together by Wild River's Coast Alliance.
CONTRACTORS
Are you a gorse control contractor?
Review our contractor module and take a quiz to be added to our contractor list!
Click here for a list of Gorse Control Contractors
and here for Suggested Questions when Seeking a Gorse Removal Contractor
Sericothrips staphylinus
Well hello...biocontrol!
Released in early 2020 this thrips and some friends moved (were transported) to the area. Ten gorse infested sites along the Oregon coast became their new home, seven in Coos County. They should have plenty to eat and we hope they enjoy the climate.
Late summer monitoring showed that most sites still had colonies with 80% of release sites still inhabited.
Time will tell...check back as we keep our eyes on these thrips.
More can be found on Oregon Department of Agriculture's Biocontrol Program page.
NOXIOUS WEEDS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR SERIES
The Gorse Action Group, in partnership with Liza Ehle (Windward Gardens) and Bear Slothower (City of Bandon), is eager to share a new noxious weeds seminar series available for free to contractors, homeowners, and land managers on the South Coast. Each presentation is full of helpful tips, tricks, and best management practices relating to different aspect of noxious weeds management.
Managing Noxious Weeds: Best Management Practices for those who work the land
Learn about different noxious weeds BMPs, such as when to spray, pull, cut, or mow, how/when/what to clean between jobs, how to deal with utility or rights-of-way, and more info that's especially relevant to those doing the work.
Gorse control on the South Coast
Hear about gorse success stories, how to reclaim dunes and sensitive habitats from gorse invasions, how to tailor control methods to fit different property sizes and scenarios, and more!
Contracting 101: What can you do better?
How to develop a successful contractor-homeowner relationship, when you need a contract or license, what kind of insurance to carry, BMPs for noxious weeds management, and more.
BANDON GORSE COMPLIANCE DISTRICT PLAN
The City of Bandon is currently implementing gorse compliance according to their District Plan.
For more information see the City of Bandon page
Contact: Vegetation Management Coordinator, [email protected]
