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Progress In The Nursery Industry, W J. Heggers
Progress In The Nursery Industry, W J. Heggers
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The demand for ornamental plants in Western Australia is sat an unprecedented level, making the nursery industry a relatively prosperous branch of horticulture.
One reason for the continued demand for nursery lines is probably that people are concerned about the environment - "green survival", as it is often refered to in promotional literature.
In rural areas, farmers are becoming increasingly aware of the value of planting windbreaks, shade and ornamental trees, while mining companies and the Forests Department are actively engaged in re-afforestation.
As a result the nursery industry is in a healthy situation and can continue to develop in …