PSHB - polyphagous shot-hole-borer in Western Australia
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Announcement from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Polyphagous shot-hole borer quarantine area
An updated Quarantine Area Notice has come into effect to support the Transition to Management phase of the shot-hole borer response.
The Quarantine Area still covers the entire Perth metropolitan area and is now split into two zones to help prevent spread of the borer.
Movement restrictions on firewood, green waste, mulch and plant material still apply. Following these requirements is vital to help protect WA’s horticultural and regional areas.
Good news for Perth trees!
After a meeting of the National Management Group (NMG) it was decided to transition from eradication to management of PSHB - polyphagous shot hole borer - infested trees, over an 18-month transition period.
ArbWest Acting President Dave Crispin commented:
“Perth can ill afford to lose any more trees, every single one counts.” He continued: “The transition period will probably still see heavily infested trees removed, but hopefully there will be a more commonsense approach to light and medium infestations with the option to chemically treat these trees. In the communique it mentions, and I quote: 'The NMG will continue to review management strategies and work with industry, local governments, and communities to manage the complex”.
ArbWest, the main industry body for Western Australian arborists, welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with the NMG, as we are able to provide first hand knowledge and insight into managing the PSHB spread based on our recent, successful, chemical trials.
To see the press release from DPIRD, please click here.
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