code of practice on hopw to prevent the spread of ragwort - Defra

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Figure 1. Decision Tree to Assist Selecting the Most Appropriate Control Method Are there any herbicides that are effective against target species and approved for use in appropriate situation? Refer to Figure 2 Is non-chemical control a NO viable and safe option? NO Consider full range <strong>of</strong> options START Is the site subject to any special environmental designation or known to contain protected/ rare/local or UK Biodiversity Action Plan Species? YES Consult statutory body responsible for the site or other organisation with an environmental management interest See Appendix 4 YES NO NO YES Assess environmental risks <strong>of</strong> using various approved herbicides. Consider risks to nontarget flora and fauna, leaching and soil accumulation. Are the risks acceptable? Reconsider possible non-chemical methods – for partial control or longer-term eradication Appendix 3 – Control techniques NO Refer to Figure 2 Refer to Figure 2 Select most appropriate method(s) YES Select most appropriate method(s) <strong>of</strong> application Refer to Figure 3 Read product label carefully before applying herbicide. Comply with all requirements e.g. buffer zones, protective clothing, disposal <strong>of</strong> excess spray, livestock exclusion period 15
16 Figure 2. Selecting the Most Appropriate Cultural and Biological Control According to Size <strong>of</strong> Area and Level <strong>of</strong> Density <strong>of</strong> Plants Code <strong>of</strong> Practice on How to Prevent the Spread <strong>of</strong> Ragwort Size <strong>of</strong> area to be controlled Large area Small area Low level density <strong>of</strong> plants High level density <strong>of</strong> plants Low level density <strong>of</strong> plants High level density <strong>of</strong> plants Land and pasture Management Levering Out Hand Pulling Biological Control Land and pasture Management Levering Out Hand Pulling Cutting Biological Control Land and pasture Management Levering Out Machine Pulling Hand Pulling Biological Control Land and pasture Management Machine Pulling Cutting Biological Control
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