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Paspalum Vaginatum For Salty Seepages, C V. Malcolm
Paspalum Vaginatum For Salty Seepages, C V. Malcolm
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Paspalum vaginatum, aptly termed "sea shore paspalum" has over the last fifteen years shown an amazing ability to thrive in wet salty situations.
Seed of the grass is not available but it may easily be established by planting pieces.
This article reviews where and how the grass may be used.
The Gascoyne River Catchment Area, W M. Nunn
The Gascoyne River Catchment Area, W M. Nunn
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A RECENT Department of Agriculture survey of the Gascoyne River catchment area has indicated that deterioration of plant cover in the area contributes to the severity of floods which regularly damage the town of Carnarvon.
It is hoped that the results of the survey will help efforts to regenerate the catchment area, and reduce the risk of flooding.