Tag: Gamba grass
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Gamba Grass Stakes a Claim: Fire Risk Turns Litchfield National Park into a Cautionary Tale
Gamba grass: a rising threat in a beloved NT landscape Gamba grass, an ornamental species that spread far beyond its South American origins, has become a growing concern for Australia’s Northern Territory. In Litchfield National Park, the weed is more than a nuisance to hikers and campers; it poses a serious risk to the park’s…
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Gamba Grass Risks at Litchfield: Protecting NT’s Beloved Park
Gamba Grass at Litchfield: A Growing Threat Gamba grass, an introduced species with a voracious appetite for growth, is steadily altering the landscape of Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory. Environment campaigns and local science groups have raised alarms about its aggressive spread, its fire-prone nature, and the potential to outcompete native flora. At…
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Gamba Grass Risks: Litchfield National Park confronts a growing threat
Introduction: a landscape reshaped by gamba grass In the heart of the Northern Territory, Litchfield National Park is renowned for its waterfalls, monsoon forests, and tranquil wetlands. Yet a threatening landscape companion has taken hold: gamba grass. Once planted for pasture, this tall, fine-textured grass has spread into the park’s fringes, transforming fire behavior, biodiversity,…