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NSW planted bitou bush in 1946; decades later, it spread across 46% of coast

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NSW planted bitou bush in 1946; decades later, it spread across 46% of coastWorldPing
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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • This plant has since spread extensively, covering 46% of the coastline and threatening native vegetation.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:25:09 UTC.

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