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The Board maintains 605km of watercourse which involves the
clearing of vegetation from the channel to ensure a clear
passage for the flow of water. This work is generally carried
out between August and December when the farm crops have been
harvested and birds have finished nesting. The Board’s
methods of maintenance endeavour to respect wildlife whose
habitats are within the channels. Mechanical methods of clearance
are employed using hydraulic excavators fitted with weedcutting
baskets; Berkenheger,
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