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Herbicides For Firebreaks, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Herbicides For Firebreaks, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN recent years, great interest has been shown in the possible use of chemicals for creating firebreaks as an alternative to cultivation.
The advantages are obvious, and suitable treatments are available; the main deterrent at the present time is cost.
A Herbicide For Native Poison Plants, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
A Herbicide For Native Poison Plants, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE usual method of killing poison plants is by a programme of ploughing, cropping and burning.
The burning not only destroys a proportion of the plants, but stimulates the germination of dormant seeds, which otherwise would remain in the soil in a viable condition for many years.