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Wildlife Corridors In The Wheatbelt, Richard Hobbs, Denis Saunders
Wildlife Corridors In The Wheatbelt, Richard Hobbs, Denis Saunders
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Native vegetation in the Western Australian wheatbelt now persists mostly in small areas that remained uncleared for various reasons. (See 'Remnant vegetation on farms is a valuable resource' on page 43.) On their own, most of these remnant areas are difficult to manage, and too small to retain viable populations of many of the birds and other animals found in the wheatbelt. These patches of vegetation can be linked by wildlife corridors, which may increase the ability of the wildlife to move about and persist in the area
The Greening Of Australia, Martine Scheltema
The Greening Of Australia, Martine Scheltema
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Many urban Australians have little understanding of the problems of land degradation because it's an extremely slow process that doesn 't directly influence their day-to-day lives. Understandably, they would have trouble relating to sub-soil compaction, waterlogging, increased soil acidity and salinity. They also have trouble comprehending why fencing according to soil type is an important management tool for farmers, or what role contour banks, drainage systems, the addition of gypsum and planting trees have in reversing land degradation. But given that tree loss "has been at the core of almost every aspect of land degradation in Australia ", and that …
Remnant Vegetation On Farms Is A Valuable Resource, Richard Hobbs, Ken Wallace
Remnant Vegetation On Farms Is A Valuable Resource, Richard Hobbs, Ken Wallace
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Retention of native vegetation on farms is important both from an ecological and an economic point of view. Productivity in the paddocks ultimately will depend on the retention and replacement of trees and shrubs in the landscape. Remnants of native vegetation can play their part by helping to ensure the long-term viability of the agricultural system, as well as greatly enhancing the quality of life for those living on the land.