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Merging Conservation With Production In Remnant Bush, Anne Morgan, Alison Fuss
Merging Conservation With Production In Remnant Bush, Anne Morgan, Alison Fuss
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Exports of cutflowers and foliage from Western Australia are now worth about $17 million a year. A third of this is picked from the bush, either on Crown Land or areas of remnant bush on private property. While the industry's future lies in cultivation, bush picking is likely to remain important for some years. This can provide both extra income for farmers and benefit the environment - as long as care is taken
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.