Managing southern speargrass: a graziers guide

Managing southern speargrass provides guidelines for the part of this native pasture community stretching from Bowen in the north to Boonah 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:

• clearing or thinning trees
• altering stocking rates
• moving stock
• burning
• 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 Southern Speargrass booklet here.

Please note that this booklet was published in 1993 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.