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Controlling Rhododendron on the Ben Damph Estate - Torridon Duncan Gray

Cut and Burn

Stem Injection

Lever and Mulch

After Spray

Working with neighbours

Monitoring

Summary • Rhododendron control is possible to achieve within standard costs. • Pre-control surveys must be accurate. • Ensure proper planning for supervision of contractors. • Success of control varies with land suitability for rhododendron growth – poor, shallow soils of Ben Damph make regrowth less vigorous and easier to keep on top of. • Unlike rewilding there is nothing controversial about rhododendron control. • It helps to have input, support and guidance of experienced agency staff to instil the confidence to proceed. • Be courageous and get on with it!