12/1/10: Great Alpine Road. Contractor (4 Site Australia Pty Ltd) was using triclopyr-based product for English Broom control in temperatures approaching 40 degrees and in strong wind (40kph?) on a Code Red day. Although effectiveness of herbicide in such conditions is questionable, there is potential for damage to orchard trees.

2010 January: Great Alpine Road

12/1/10: Great Alpine Road. Contractor (4 Site Australia Pty Ltd) was using triclopyr-based product for English Broom control in temperatures approaching 40 degrees and in strong wind (40kph?) on a Code Red day. Although effectiveness of herbicide in such conditions is questionable, there is potential for damage to orchard trees.

12/1/10: Great Alpine Road. Contractor (4 Site Australia Pty Ltd) was using triclopyr-based product for English Broom control in temperatures approaching 40 degrees and in strong wind (40kph?) on a Code Red day. Although effectiveness of herbicide in such conditions is questionable, there is potential for damage to orchard trees.