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How-to Guides

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We’ve curated a number of How-to guides to help you in the field.

 

Click the button below to view our recommended equipment list when embarking on a ground control mission. Continue scrolling to view the different control method we use in the field.

Control Methods

  • Use a good safe pulling technique 

  • Bend knees and pull low down the stem 

  • You want the whole tree to be yanked out... roots and all. 

If there's too much resistance opt for a 

cutting technique

Hand pulling

Suitable for small to medium sized pines. 

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Suitable for small to medium-sized pines

  • Remove lower branches so you have a clear view of the truck 

  • Cut or saw the truck as close to the ground as possible 

  • Apply herbicide on the trunk (optional but recommended) 

Sawing / Lopping

NOTE: Ensure all green needles are removed from the stump. If any remain, this allows the tree to grow back again dium-sized pines

When a young pine has been nibbled at by lifestock but not chewed to the ground, it grows up deformed with multi-leader branches. This makes it difficult to cut the stump of the tree. 

  • Remove the large branches that form the stump 

  • Apply herbicide paste          (not optional) 

How to control a

multi-leader pine  

A CWG invention. These recycled 1L milk bottles make the perfect poison holster when out in the field.

 

Just make sure to wear a belt.

DIY Milk poison holster

This control method requires you to handle poison.  

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Please contact Pete for an extensive rundown. 

Nap Sack Spraying

This control method requires you to handle poison.  

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Please contact Pete for an extensive rundown. 

Drill'n'Fill

It is very important that you understand and abide by your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Everyone must understand what to do to keep themselves and others safe. This may involve a Health and Safety Management Plan, wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), site briefings before work commences, and reporting any incidents.  

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You will also need to follow WorkSafe’s guidance. If you are using herbicides, all application equipment must comply with the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017. 

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You may also need to have a fire mitigation plan (what to do on site in the event of a wildfire) depending on the site and type of work you are doing. Fire is a serious risk to workers and surrounding land. The risk of starting an accidental wildfire increases with temperature, wind, drought, low humidity and flammable vegetation. 

Safety

Terms and Conditions:

CWG will not be liable for accidents that occur when this equipment is in use away from our watch. Please follow the safety guidelines before controlling wilding pines. 

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