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Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) is a contentious species, being valued in many regions of the Australian rangelands for its contribution to livestock production, while also being widely regarded as a threat to biodiversity assets, sometimes within the same region.  The development of broad policy relating to the management of buffel grass has not advanced to the extent it might have given the controversy surrounding the species.  We believe that impediments to sustainable management are often embedded in social and cultural attitudes.  Hence, our approach to improving the management of buffel grass is to consider the environmental, social and economic costs and benefits from environmental and pastoral perspectives.  If we can understand the range of concerns and values surrounding buffel grass, we can develop sound recommendations that can help maximise the benefits from buffel grass but minimise any negative impacts and may contribute to policy development. ...