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Impacts of Weeds

Weeds severely impact the Northern Territory’s environmental, economic, social and cultural values.  These impacts may be felt in a number of ways, including changes in biodiversity, decreased production potential and increased production costs, restricting access to waterways and altered fire regimes.  A weed can be both a symptom and a cause of land degradation.

Mimosa infestation on the Finniss River
Mimosa infestation in the Finniss River Catchment

Cattle surrounded by rubberbush on the Barkly Tablelands
Cattle surrounded by rubberbush on the Barkly Tablelands

Salvinia infestation on the Finniss River
Salvinia infestation on the Finniss River

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