Buffelgrass poses a threat to the Sonoran Desert ecosystem in a number of ways. But the biggest threat is the role buffelgrass plays fueling wildfires.
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's 'Save Our Saguaros' invasive buffelgrass removal effort is about to get a boost from the federal government.
"So, we consider this a down payment," Grijalva said."A demonstration project for the long haul. To begin to prove that the power of volunteers, and the need to protect and enhance our biodiversity in our area. It's critical." But the bigger threat is the role buffelgrass plays in wildfires. The Sonoran Desert is not a fire-adapted ecosystem, and native plant live doesn't fuel fires in the same way buffelgrass does.
Unchecked growth of buffelgrass in areas near developments increases fire risk for adjacent residents and businesses.
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