Strategic action plan for willow management

Willows Salix spp. trees are not native to Australia. In the early 1900’s they were originally introduced as a land management tool to control erosion along rivers and streams. However, by the mid 1980’s it was increasingly recognised that the natural spread of Willows was becoming a stream management problem. Willows can actually exacerbate stream erosion and flooding and contribute detrimentally to a number of stream health values and processes.

The North Central Catchment Management Authority engaged Alluvium to develop a control strategy underpinned by strong community consultation.

This strategy will ensure that Willow management is undertaken in a strategic manner to ensure an effective, co-ordinated and value for money process outcome.