Targeted spot vegetation management in Pinus radiata and P. elliottii plantations, Tsitsikamma, South Africa

Abstract

Towards the end of 1995, granular herbicides were introduced in South African forestry. Traditionally, weed control was done by manual slashing or herbicides were applied by knapsack sprayer. Targeted, spot herbicide application is more environmentally friendly, less expensive and easier manageable than traditional weed control methods.