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October 22nd, 2014

[Video] How to recognise an Acacia mangium?

Anna Stier, Project Leader for Life+ Cap DOM with GEPOG, reviews the identification of Acacia…
October 22nd, 2014

[Video] A tool in the fight against Acacia mangium: cutting to ground level

Acacia mangium is an invasive tree, originating from Australia and introduced into French…
10 octobre 2014

Using eco-counters on the Guianan Cock-of-the-rock observation trail

Following the work carried out on the Cock-of-the-rock trail, several 'eco-counters' have been…

Cutting down acacias at the Maison de la Nature de Sinnamary

During the 24th, 25th and 28th October, Elaguyane arrived to remove the invasive Acacias mangium and crassicarpa near the Maison de la Nature de Sinnamary.

The end result of long hours of work in the sun and the rain was 143 trees removed!

Cutting down acacias at the Maison de la Nature de Sinnamary
Cutting down acacias at the Maison de la Nature de Sinnamary

This total was extended on the 12th November with the elimination of a clump that remained near the bathing spot of Canceler creek, also part of the land owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral. Another seven accounted for!

Anna Stier
Project Leader, Life+ Cap DOM

Keywords : French Guiana, French Guiana savannas, Bearded tachuri

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