Beaufortia Environmental

01/08/2026

19/07/2026

July's W**D of the Month, African Lovegrass, Eragrostis curvula 🎋❌

This serious w**d is often found in bushland and on road verges growing with Veldt Grass. Both are perennial and form dense tufted clumps presenting an increased fuel load and a serious fire hazard. It can grow to a metre in height and will produce seed at any time provided there are warm temperatures and sufficient moisture. Originally a native of southern Africa it probably came in as a seed contaminant but since then there have been cultivars developed as pasture grasses
African Lovegrass is a perennial grass that grows to 1 metre tall and forms dense monocultures.
It creates large fuel loads and a fire hazard. After fire often only the top is killed and it rapidly resprouts. It readily out-competes native plants and can alter nutrient cycling.

Management:
Cut out small plants or small infestations.
For larger areas, spray with 1-2% Glyphosate when plants are green and actively growing. Following fire spray regrowth when 5-10 cm high. Always requires follow-up treatment. Optimum treatment November to May. Read the manufacturers’ labels and material safety data sheets before using herbicides.

With thanks to the Urban Bushland Council for this information.

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01/07/2026

So what does a Landcare Officer do on her days off ?????????

MORE TREE PLANTING OBVIOUSLY!

Throughout this winter I am assisting Beaufortia Environmental with planting over 16,000 seedlings to create a beautiful wetlands on a private property just out of Manjimup. We are about a third of the way through and already seeing how these plantings are going to contribute to creating protected habitat for the many wetland species.

15/06/2026

Windy Harbour Coastal Tree Planting
Locals and visitors are welcome to join us in rehabilitating our beloved Windy Harbour. See below for more details -

11/06/2026