Native to Central and South America, Leucaena leucocephala was first planted for fodder in Queensland. Now it grows all over Coochiemudlo but it’s most prolific on the western side — on the Emerald Fringe and around the Community Hall.

Native to Madagascar, mother of millions is a rampant, environmental weed in Queensland and NSW — and throughout the island’s east and north-east shoreline.

Talk about expertise … Michael des David’s tales are written to keep you on the line with fishing tips in the waters off Coochie.