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The Use Of Permeability, Conductivity, Conductance And Resistance In The Description Of Water Movement In Soils And Plants, H Borg Jan 1988

The Use Of Permeability, Conductivity, Conductance And Resistance In The Description Of Water Movement In Soils And Plants, H Borg

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Permeability, conductivity, conductance and resistance are important parameters in the description of water movement in soils and plants. These terms are related, but not synonymous. Permeability is only a function of the flow pathgeometry of the medium, while conductivity also depends on the fluid involved. Conductance, in addition, takes the size of the medium into account. Resistance is simply the inverse ofconductance. By applying the definition of resistance, it isshown that Darcy's law and Ohm's law are equivalent. Conductance and resistance relate volume flow rate to a potential difference, but to relate volume flux (volume flowrate per unit area) to …


Evaluating Prime Agricultural Land In The Shire Of Manjimup, V T. Read Jan 1988

Evaluating Prime Agricultural Land In The Shire Of Manjimup, V T. Read

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No abstract provided.


Code Lists For Computerized Soil And Land Resource Data Recording, Peter D. King, M R. Wells Jan 1988

Code Lists For Computerized Soil And Land Resource Data Recording, Peter D. King, M R. Wells

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No abstract provided.


An Assessment Of Land Capability For Residential Land Uses : Babbage Island, Carnarvon, Western Australia, M R. Wells, Veronica P M Oma Sep 1987

An Assessment Of Land Capability For Residential Land Uses : Babbage Island, Carnarvon, Western Australia, M R. Wells, Veronica P M Oma

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No abstract provided.


The Land Resources And Carrying Capacity Of Gascoyne Locations 228 And 229, North Of Carnarvon, Western Australia, M R. Wells, Veronica P M Oma, Alexander Mcrae Holm Jan 1987

The Land Resources And Carrying Capacity Of Gascoyne Locations 228 And 229, North Of Carnarvon, Western Australia, M R. Wells, Veronica P M Oma, Alexander Mcrae Holm

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No abstract provided.


Shire Of Wanneroo : A Study Of Land Resources And Planning Considerations, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia, M R. Wells, A J. Clarke Jan 1986

Shire Of Wanneroo : A Study Of Land Resources And Planning Considerations, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia, M R. Wells, A J. Clarke

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No abstract provided.


Jandakot Groundwater Scheme Area : A Study Of Land Resources And Planning Considerations, M R. Wells, N L B Richards, A J. Clarke Jan 1986

Jandakot Groundwater Scheme Area : A Study Of Land Resources And Planning Considerations, M R. Wells, N L B Richards, A J. Clarke

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No abstract provided.


Impact Of Petroleum Exploration Activity On Range Resources And Pastoral Pursuits In The West Kimberley, N Klepacki, S J. Black, M H. Marchant Jan 1985

Impact Of Petroleum Exploration Activity On Range Resources And Pastoral Pursuits In The West Kimberley, N Klepacki, S J. Black, M H. Marchant

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No abstract provided.


Shire Of Rockingham : A Study Of Land Resources And Planning Considerations, Veronica P M Oma, N L B Richards, M R. Wells Jan 1985

Shire Of Rockingham : A Study Of Land Resources And Planning Considerations, Veronica P M Oma, N L B Richards, M R. Wells

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No abstract provided.


A Study Of Alternative Sites For Equestrian/Hobby Farm Development In The Karratha Area, Bernard Kok Jul 1984

A Study Of Alternative Sites For Equestrian/Hobby Farm Development In The Karratha Area, Bernard Kok

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This report has been prepared in response to a request from the Shire of Roebourne to assess the land use capabilities for equestrian/hobby farm development in the Karratha area.The report comprises five parts; a brief review of the areas climate,discussion of the geological soil units and vegetation, water supply, alternative areas of development and recommendations.


A Resource Survey Of The Coastal Lands From Vlaming Head To Tantabiddi Well, West Cape Range Region, P A. Hesp, J G. Morrissey Feb 1984

A Resource Survey Of The Coastal Lands From Vlaming Head To Tantabiddi Well, West Cape Range Region, P A. Hesp, J G. Morrissey

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The report comprise four parts; a brief review of the area's climate, discussion of the geomorphology of the major landform units, an assessment of the potential erosion hazards of the surveyed landforms, and recommendations for development.


Annean Station Management Plan, A A. Mitchell May 1983

Annean Station Management Plan, A A. Mitchell

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Annean Station's carrying capacity has been estimated at 8,340 sheep on its 168,539 hectares. The halophyte pastures of Carnegie Land System were in good condition while those of Mileura Land System were in poor condition. The wandarrie pasture of the Belele Land System was in fair to poor condition. This system comnprises 34 per cent of Annean's area and is estimated as capable of presently carrying 2,900 stock.


Land Resource Survey Report Of The Brigadoon Development Proposal, M R. Wells Jan 1983

Land Resource Survey Report Of The Brigadoon Development Proposal, M R. Wells

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No abstract provided.


A Brief Study Of Land Capability In The Coastal Region Of The Shire Of Harvey, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia. Soil Conservation Service, M R. Wells, P A. Hesp Jan 1983

A Brief Study Of Land Capability In The Coastal Region Of The Shire Of Harvey, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia. Soil Conservation Service, M R. Wells, P A. Hesp

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No abstract provided.


Quobba Point Chalet Development Land Capability Study [And] Environmental Consideration, J R H Riches, L E. Chalmers Dec 1982

Quobba Point Chalet Development Land Capability Study [And] Environmental Consideration, J R H Riches, L E. Chalmers

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The preferred area for development is the Old Stabilised Dune System. The Hind Dune Flat is a stable area but is limited in size. Other environmental and town planning considerations may militate against development of this area for Chalet Development.


Curbur Station : Inventory Of The Range And Its Management, Alexander Mcrae Holm Dec 1982

Curbur Station : Inventory Of The Range And Its Management, Alexander Mcrae Holm

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Ten land systems were identified, descriped and mapped. potential feed status was assessed for each land system. The land systems were then ranked accordingly and stocking rates allocated. Wongdong saline shrublands was considered to be the most productive system and Narryer hills, outcrops and breakaways the least productive. An assessment was made of the range condition and erosion status of the least. These assessments indicated that most of the pastures had been heavily utilized in the past.


Land Degradation In The Fitzroy Valley Of Western Australia, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia. Rangeland Management Branch Aug 1981

Land Degradation In The Fitzroy Valley Of Western Australia, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia. Rangeland Management Branch

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The report reassesses the condition of formerly valuable grazing lands of the Fitzroy River valley frontage lands. It is hoped that the submission will promote discussion on the problems of degenerated pastoral land and increase the resolve of all concerned to take the necessary action for their restoration. The frontage lands flank the major rivers of the area, the Fitzroy, the Margaret and the Meda and their tributaries. The frontage is capable of supporting the best pastures in the Kimberley, but unwise and uncontrolled stocking has profoundly degraded and eroded the most productive parts. There are about 5,800 square kilometres …


A Report On The Condition Of The Gascoyne Catchment, D G. Wilcox, E A. Mckinnon Jan 1972

A Report On The Condition Of The Gascoyne Catchment, D G. Wilcox, E A. Mckinnon

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Severe flooding in Carnarvon followed heavy rains on the Gascoyne Catchment in February 1961. The flooding and erosion were extensive enough to suggest that run-off from the catchment was excessive. Lightfoot (1961)* reported that excess run-off was due to degradation of the catchment area. This report will describe the catchment area in terms of the degradation of its rangeland and its susceptibility to erosion.