NSW's 1946 dune fix became coastal invasion covering 46% of coastline
Bitou bush was intentionally planted along the New South Wales coast to stabilize sand dunes. This plant has since spread extensively, covering 46% of the coastline and threatening native vegetation. Infestations of bitou bush replace native plant species and alter animal habitats throughout the region. A Threat Abatement Plan has been established to manage and contain this invasive species…
Introduced to stabilise sand dunes along the New South Wales coastline, the South African bitou bush quickly became a major environmental issue. Planting began in 1946 and persisted until 1968, with the plant now covering 46% of the state's coastline. Dense stands of this fast-growing shrub smother native vegetation, altering habitats for local wildlife and posing a threat to the region's delicate ecosystems.
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