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Buffel grass is now considered to be the single greatest environmental threat to arid ecosystems. It out-competes native grasses and alters habitats, leading to more dangerous fires, significant biodiversity loss and loss of Aboriginal culture.  Find out more about Buffel Grass and what you can do, or donate to support this long and important struggle.

 

 

 

Why It Matters

Buffel grass is now considered to be the single greatest environmental threat to arid ecosystems. It out-competes native grasses and is transforming landscapes , leading to more dangeous fires, significant biodiversity loss...
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Resources

  Summary information sheets Buffel Weed Declaration Guide ALEC Umuwa Statement 2021  ALEC’s information sheet info sheet on buffel Booklet on buffel grassLetters for the Environment cards Buffel and threatened species poster Gamba...
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Firestorm

Arid Lands Environment Centre proudly launch its position paper Firestorm- Understanding the risks and seizing the opportunities to better manage buffel grass across the Territory on 29 June 2024 at Name Arrwengkelthe. Place-specific...
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