Let’s talk gamba and the impact on the environment in the Top End

Gamba grass, originally introduced as a pasture grass and is a declared weed in the Territory. Gamba is highly invasive, burns up to eight times hotter than native grasses and has a significant impact on the environment. 

On this episode we chat with Russel and Emma from the Weed Management Branch about how to manage gamba and the work the department does through programs like the Gamba Action Program. We also celebrate the countless volunteer groups working to bring gamba grass under control.

Show Notes:

For information about Gamba Grass, how to manage it and handy tips on how to ID Gamba visit https://nt.gov.au/gamba

To Have Your Say on the Weed Management Plan Gamba Grass 2020-2030 visit https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/weed-management-plan/surveys/gamba-grass-management-plan

To check your Gamba Grass risk rating visit https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/weeds-in-the-nt/A-Z-list-of-weeds-in-the-NT/gamba-grass/gamba-grass-risk-check  

To report problem Gamba visit https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/weeds-in-the-nt/A-Z-list-of-weeds-in-the-NT/gamba-grass/report-gamba

To contact the Weed Management Branch in your area visit https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/contact-the-weed-management-branch/weed-management-branch-contacts 

If you have any question about this episode or if there is a topic you would like to hear about in one of our upcoming podcasts, feel free to send us an email at communications.depws@nt.gov.au or a DM facebook.com/EnvironmentNT

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