Experimenting with methods to control Tradescantia fluminensis, an invasive weed of native forest remnants in New Zealand
Tradescantia fluminensis, commonly referred to as tradescantia, is an invasive weed of canopydepleted forest remnants. Previous research suggests that a reduction of tradescantia biomass to ~80 gm-2 (~40% cover) is compatible with native forest regeneration. I assessed herbicide application, hand weeding and artificial shading as methods for the control of tradescantia in two lowland podocarp/broad-leaved forest remnants in the lower North Island of New Zealand.