Rocks are already being positioned in creek beds and drainage lines to deflect the flow of water, particularly in times of high run off and produce more meandering water courses. With a rosette and a large taproot both are strong competitors in pastures. However the Department of Agriculture hopes that once the plant numbers are down using biological control methods, broadleaf herbicide spraying will be much more effective. The creek rises two properties to the south. Where that creek enters the property there is an attempt to contain the water in a sediment pond which helps capture seed and vegetative matter before it continues across the property to the Palmer's Oakey Creek.
Water is released from the pond by a syphon pipe when the level rises.
Mistletoe is an indication that the trees are under stress as is dieback, i.e. the normal ecological balance is upset. Large amounts of mistletoe also indicate the possum population is depleted. Birds carry the seed from tree to tree. The Department also points out that in severe drought it is only bush that provides reasonable feed and soil cover. In general there is little erosion, the property has a good ground cover as the stock has been kept at a minimum during the last six years.