How Launceston-bred moths are helping in the fight against gorse

Joshua Peach
December 8 2021 - 4:00am
WEED KILLERS: Tasweed Biocontrol's Dr John Ireson and Joy Pfleger, outreach engagement officer with Landcare Tasmania. Picture: Joshua Peach
WEED KILLERS: Tasweed Biocontrol's Dr John Ireson and Joy Pfleger, outreach engagement officer with Landcare Tasmania. Picture: Joshua Peach

Landcare Tasmania is hoping a renewed effort to spread the gorse soft shoot moth will aid in a century-long fight against one of the state's most troublesome weeds.

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Joshua Peach

Joshua Peach

Journalist

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