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One of the strongest arguments for Integrated Vegetation Management is not operational, it is governance based. In traditional reactive vegetation management models, decisions are often difficult t...
As Integrated Vegetation Management gains traction, one question consistently arises, how do we change contracting models without increasing risk or losing governance control. This concern is under...
Across most linear infrastructure portfolios, vegetation risk is already being outsourced. Contractors carry day to day exposure, access challenges and delivery risk. However, asset owners and asse...
Most vegetation programs are still built around activity delivery. Schedules, frequencies and response windows dominate decision making. While this approach can achieve short term compliance, it le...
Vegetation management for linear infrastructure in Australia, a practical strategy that reduces risk and improves outcomes. Roads, rail corridors, pipelines and electricity networks all rely on pr...
Doing More With Less | Integrated Vegetation Management Series 2026 Article 1
Vegetation management across infrastructure assets is becoming more complex, not less. Roads, rail, utilities, pipelines, renewables, substations and industrial assets are operating under tighter a...
Economic Barriers to Effective Weed Control in Australia
Weed management is a persistent and complex challenge for Australian land managers. Weeds cost the Australian economy billions each year through reduced crop yields, increased management expenses, ...
How Human Behaviour Impedes Successful Weed Management
Humans have always sought to impose structure on their environments—mapping landscapes, classifying species, enacting laws, and designing administrative systems. These frameworks are essential for ...
Vegetation Management for Weed Control on Australian Rail Networks
Australia's extensive rail network is vital for transportation and commerce, connecting cities, regions, and industries across the continent. One of the challenges facing rail operators is the effe...