How would a threat abatement plan affect private landholders and other interested groups?
In preparing the threat abatement plan and developing actions, the NPWS will work closely with NSW Agriculture and local control authorities to address the impacts of pasture weeds, such as serrated tussock, Chilean needlegrass, African lovegrass and Coolatai grass. We will ensure a balanced and pragmatic management approach is adopted. There will be extensive consultation with the urban and rural community, agricultural industry bodies, the landscaping industry, state and local government agencies and other stakeholders. Some perennial grasses have significant agricultural and/or environmental benefits. A threat abatement plan will not prevent the use of important agricultural grass species. However, it may recommend guidelines to minimise or prevent harm to native vegetation, particularly in areas of high conservation significance. Actions that may be considered in a threat abatement plan include the following: • Development of best-practice guidelines for the use of specific perenni
