Nassella Tussock Control

Specialists in Nassella Tussock Control within Aotearoa, New Zealand

Nassella tussock looks other tussock grass. It is a tufted, tussock grass with a swollen stem. Its fine, tightly rolled, light green or yellowish-green leaves feel needle-like and very tough. The plants stand up straight when young but start drooping with age and grow up to 70cm high and 80cm wide.



Nassella tussock affects production values by reducing pasture quality and it also affects environmental values by displacing native species in tussock grassland. So far, nassella tussock has only been found in the Roxburgh, Alexandra, Cardrona and Waitaki Valley areas.

Nassella tussock currently occupies approximately 648,000ha in New Zealand but has the potential to infest 12 million hectares. Our current methods include grubbing and or spraying in accessible areas, Mainland Vector can tailor a package suitable for your needs and requirements.

Working directly with and for farmers or contracting to Environment Canterbury for Nassella Search operations.

Grubbing Removal

Removal & clearance of land assets

Spraying

Spraying in accessible areas

Project Collaboration

Connecting and working with key land management stakeholders

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