Publication Date
1993
Description
Tussac grass (Parodiocholoa flabellata) is a coastal tussock-fonning grass and is potentially the most valuable source of winter feed and shelter for livestock and as a wildlife habitat. Tussac grass herbage provides a feed of high digestibility throughout the year and is unrivalled by any other native plant species in the Falkland Islands. Historical records indicate that this was recognised as a valuable resource; sadly however, an estimated 81% of the former coastal tussac fringe has disappeared and only approximately S000 ha remain. Recent changes in farm ownership and farming attitudes have resulted in a greater awareness of the value of tussac grass. Restoration of the unique tussac coastal habitat and integration of the resource into the sheep farming system is recognized as being highly desirable. The strategy and preliminary research results for tussac restoration is outlined.
Citation
Hoppe, G M.; Howlett, S G.; and Kerr, J A., "Tussac Grass (Parodiochloa flabellata): A Potentially Valuable Forage for Winter Grazing in the Falkland Islands. II. Restoration of a Natural Resource" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 7.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session48/7
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Tussac Grass (Parodiochloa flabellata): A Potentially Valuable Forage for Winter Grazing in the Falkland Islands. II. Restoration of a Natural Resource
Tussac grass (Parodiocholoa flabellata) is a coastal tussock-fonning grass and is potentially the most valuable source of winter feed and shelter for livestock and as a wildlife habitat. Tussac grass herbage provides a feed of high digestibility throughout the year and is unrivalled by any other native plant species in the Falkland Islands. Historical records indicate that this was recognised as a valuable resource; sadly however, an estimated 81% of the former coastal tussac fringe has disappeared and only approximately S000 ha remain. Recent changes in farm ownership and farming attitudes have resulted in a greater awareness of the value of tussac grass. Restoration of the unique tussac coastal habitat and integration of the resource into the sheep farming system is recognized as being highly desirable. The strategy and preliminary research results for tussac restoration is outlined.
