Managing northern speargrass: a graziers guide

Managing northern speargrass provides guidelines for the part of this native pasture community stretching from Cooktown in the north to Bowen in the south. It is a local supplement to the basic principles described in Managing native pastures: a graziers guide.

It describes the country and management options for sustainable production, including:

• altering stocking rates
• moving stock
• burning
• clearing or thinning of trees
• improving the pasture.

It also describes how monitoring speargrass pastures helps graziers to make effective management decisions.

Read and view a copy of the Managing Northern Speargrass booklet here.

Please note that this booklet was published in 1995 and has not been updated to reflect any subsequent changes in legislation, guidelines or best management practices.

Please ensure you check and confirm all information and recommendations in this booklet before putting into practice.