Removing Weeds – Invasive Tree Species

Identifying & Removing Invasive Tree Species

Invasive plant species pose a significant threat to our native fauna as well as our natural landscapes, waterways and agricultural lands. When most people think of weeds they often picture plants such as lantana and thistles but the reality is many trees can also present a serious threat to our ecosystem. You may in fact have several weed species in your backyard due to one third of Australia’s noxious weeds being introduced as garden ornamentals.

Initially a plant was classified to be a weed if it had a direct economic impact which typically came in terms of hindered agricultural production. Over time we have widened these conditions to include plans which have adverse effects on the natural ecosystem of an area which is largely due to increasing environmental consciousness.

Tweed Valley Tree Services are experts in both the identification and removal of invasive species throughout Northern New South Wales and Southern Gold Coast regions. While our business revolves around the removal of trees we care about our environment and understand the threat that introduced flora can present to our delicate ecosystem.

Tweed Valley Tree Services Weed Database

As we care for the environment we operate in and recognise that education is the parent of understanding we are compiling a database of the most common invasive tree species.

If you suspect you have an invasive species of tree on your property get in touch with us to find out for sure and learn about its impact on our environment.

Impact On Natures Builders

More recently we have seen a decline in the numbers of native bees throughout Australia. This poses a significant threat to our entire ecosystem as bees are a vital part in the reproduction of trees and other flowering plants. A major contributing factor to this decline is the presence of certain weed species such as the African Tulip and Cadaghi trees which cause the death of bees via their seeds and toxic pollen. This observation has seen a push in programs to help educate and eradicate these threats from our yards and farmlands before we see further damage caused.

Impact On Other Trees

The threat that many invasive tree species pose to our region presents the same as any other ecosystem such as the ocean. A species is introduced to a balanced ecosystem and begins to inhibit the growth of other naturally occurring flora and fauna. With trees this can be due to the weed having a thicker canopy and higher growth than the surrounding trees which means they receive less light and therefore cannot grow properly. Their roots may also produce suckers that restrict and prevent the root growth of other trees. Over time this will alter the natural ecosystem and can have detrimental effects.

What To Do If You Have A Problem Tree

The removal and management of weeds costs a significant amount across the country with an estimated $4 billion cost associated with it yearly. The amount spent reflects the danger they pose and weeds are considered to be the second biggest threat to our biodiversity after land clearing.

If you have a tree that is a declared weed on your property or are concerned about a tree you cannot identify then Tweed Valley Tree Services are on hand to help you not only identify the tree and whether it presents a threat to your ecosystem but also to provide solutions for its removal and replacement if wanted. We love our part of the country and want to see it continue to grow uninhibited while maintaining the amazing variety and balance of our native species.

Need Weed Removal? Contact Tweed Valley Tree Services

We will arrive on site and perform an immediate survey that gives both you and us vital insight to what needs removing. We can provide you with an obligation free quote that outlines how we intend to go about removing the offending tree and suggest other trees you may use to replace the weed. We also aim to provide a database of weed species that are most common across our region so you can learn more about them and why they are harming our ecosystem.

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