Unchecked growth in cleared areas can result in a wattle forest which will exclude development of native plant species. A nitrogen fixer which is a threat to gumlands. Sydney golden wattle can form dense thickets. Regenerates well after fire. Can seed prolifically.
Some species form dense stands by suckering.
Felling trees may open up new space for wattle seedling growth so ring barking may be more suitable. To ring bark remove bark from height of 20 cm down to ground level. Paint exposed area immediately with herbicide. Check after 6 months. Disposal Chemical Control Ring bark or fell larger trees and paint the cut or stump immediately with a stump paint herbicide mix.