Dieback

Dieback Quarantine on Attadale Foreshore

In recent months a number of Casuarina and Melaleuca trees on the Attadale foreshore have experienced a sudden decline in health or have died.

A tree specialist was engaged to determine the cause, and extensive testing has identified three different species of soil-borne Phytophthora pathogens, more commonly known as dieback, are likely to be the cause. These pathogens live and are spread in infested soil and plant material.

The trees are being treated in an effort to save them and measures have been taken to quarantine the area to help contain the spread of the pathogens.

A fence will be erected covering a one hectare area of bushland and parkland along Burke Drive, Attadale.  Due to the permanent nature of dieback and no available cure, the fence will remain indefinitely.

This is not expected to impact public use as access to the foreshore, pathway network and dog exercise areas are not affected.

The City of Melville is asking residents to help manage the problem by respecting fencing and avoiding the cordoned off area.

The City of Melville will be working with the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Dieback Working Group to manage and monitor the issue.    

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