What: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will today launch the 2016 Gamba Action Program

Where: Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, 557 Stuart Highway, Winnellie (meet at front entrance)

When: 11am today

Vision: Officers from the DENR Weed Management Branch will be spraying gamba grass at the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre and available for interview.

Key Information for the Public: From next week, Top End landholders will be able to access free limited herbicide and equipment loans at:

·         Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve, Bees Creek - 0427272586

·         Douglas Daly Research Farm - 89782442

·         Katherine Weed Management Depot - 89738857

·         Coomalie Community Government Council, Batchelor - 89760058

·         Bushfires NT, Batchelor - 89760098

·         Territory Wildlife Park, Berry Springs - 0401114912

·         Beatrice Hill Volunteer Fire Brigade - 0447074432

·         Dundee Beach, Paul Brown – 89782107

·         Wagait Shire Council, Garry - 0427133959

This year’s Program will see two new dedicated staff and a dedicated Gamba Action Vehicle focusing on strategically targeted properties to bring them in line with the statutory Weed Management Plan for Gamba Grass.

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Media Contact: DENR media manager Edwin Edlund 89994730