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Help us develop a Weed Management Plan.
Buffel grass was originally planted in Central Australia to combat dust and erosion and to provide drought-resistant fodder for beef production.
However, it has since spread beyond where it was originally planted and is now a significant contributor to fire fuel loads, is impacting biodiversity, as well as cultural values and practices.
In June 2024 the Weed Management Branch and the Buffel Grass Weed Advisory Committee developed a strategy for the management of buffel grass in Central Australia in agreed priority areas: Buffel Grass Management Strategy: Central Australia 2024 – 2030.
Buffel grass was originally planted in Central Australia to combat dust and erosion and to provide drought-resistant fodder for beef production.
However, it has since spread beyond where it was originally planted and is now a significant contributor to fire fuel loads, is impacting biodiversity, as well as cultural values and practices.
In June 2024 the Weed Management Branch and the Buffel Grass Weed Advisory Committee developed a strategy for the management of buffel grass in Central Australia in agreed priority areas: Buffel Grass Management Strategy: Central Australia 2024 – 2030.
In July 2024, buffel grass was formally declared a weed under section 7(1) of the Northern Territory Weeds Management Act 2001.
A statutory Weed Management Plan is being developed, providing additional details as to how buffel grass is to be managed and regulated in the Northern Territory.
To assist in the development of this plan, the Weed Management Branch is seeking public input into buffel grass management via a Have Your Say Survey.
The draft Weed Management Plan will be advertised for public comment prior to it being finalised.
If you just want to send through a few thoughts or a brief comment, without doing a full submission - pop them in here and hit submit. Your comments will be considered by the Weed Management Branch and the Weed Advisory Committee as we develop the Buffel Grass Weed Management Plan.
