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Land-Use And Vegetation In Western Australia : Project Daw27 : National Land And Water Resources Audit, G R. Beeston, A Jm Hopkins, D P. Shepherd Oct 2002

Land-Use And Vegetation In Western Australia : Project Daw27 : National Land And Water Resources Audit, G R. Beeston, A Jm Hopkins, D P. Shepherd

Resource management technical reports

This report details a project to compile detailed land-use data for Western Australia, on pre-European and present vegetation types, and aspects of disturbance of or threats to the present vegetation. Metadata on botanical surveys throughout the state were also compiled.


Phillips Brook Catchment Appraisal, Paul D. Galloway Oct 2002

Phillips Brook Catchment Appraisal, Paul D. Galloway

Resource management technical reports

This report describes the soils, hydrology and natural vegetation of the Phillips Brook catchment near Toodyay, Western Australia and provides information on the threats to agriculture, infrastructure and natural resources from salinity, waterlogging, erosion and other land degradation processes.


Groundwater Study Of The Wandering Townsite, S Ghauri Aug 2002

Groundwater Study Of The Wandering Townsite, S Ghauri

Resource management technical reports

A groundwater study was carried out in the townsite of Wandering, Western Australia. This report describes the town and its catchment, the hydrogeological investigation characterising groundwater flow systems within the townsite, and recommends actions for managing salinity risk.


Groundwater Study Of The Trayning Townsite, Louise Hopgood Jul 2002

Groundwater Study Of The Trayning Townsite, Louise Hopgood

Resource management technical reports

A groundwater study was carried out in the townsite of Trayning, Western Australia. The study presents a model of the hydrogeology below the town and defines management options to help limit damage to infrastructure from surface water, shallow subsurface water and deep groundwater. A drilling program and expansion of the network of monitoring bores were also part of the study.


Cranbrook-Toolbrunup : Catchment Appraisal Report 2001, Tim D. Overheu, Western South Coast Catchment Appraisal Team (Wa) Jul 2002

Cranbrook-Toolbrunup : Catchment Appraisal Report 2001, Tim D. Overheu, Western South Coast Catchment Appraisal Team (Wa)

Resource management technical reports

This report covers the eastern junction of both the Pallinup North Stirling and Kent Frankland sub-regions, comprising of six amalgamated sub-catchments of Pingelup Creek, Solomons Creek, Racecourse Lake, Lake Toolbrunup, Twolganup Brook and Hamilla Hill (west). This report primarily focuses on the agricultural and natural resources at risk within the study area and attempts to identify options to manage the potential risks.


An Overview Of Cbm Exploration And Production, Steve De Albuquerque Apr 2002

An Overview Of Cbm Exploration And Production, Steve De Albuquerque

Coalbed Methane Development in the Intermountain West (April 4-5)

9 pages (includes color illustrations and maps).


Environmental Impacts And Production Effects Of Subsurface Drainage At An Intensive Apple Orchard Near Donnybrook, Wa, D L. Bennett, Richard J. George Dr Mar 2002

Environmental Impacts And Production Effects Of Subsurface Drainage At An Intensive Apple Orchard Near Donnybrook, Wa, D L. Bennett, Richard J. George Dr

Resource management technical reports

This report documents results of research carried out within the Donnybrook area, Western Australia, to determine appropriate management for shallow groundwater system responsible for waterlogging of horticultural crops. On one irrigated and previously waterlogged orchard block an assessment is made of the role that subsurface water control had on fruit production and soil water conditions. The report focuses on environmental aspects.


South Broomehill-Gnowangerup Area : Catchment Appraisal Report 2001, Tim D. Overheu, Western South Coast Catchment Appraisal Team (Wa) Jan 2002

South Broomehill-Gnowangerup Area : Catchment Appraisal Report 2001, Tim D. Overheu, Western South Coast Catchment Appraisal Team (Wa)

Resource management technical reports

This report covers the South Broomehill-Gnowangerup area in Western Australia, incorporating eight sub-catchments: Wadjekanup, Peringillup, Pindellup, Jam Creek, Woodyarrup, Upper Pallinup, Gnowangerup and Jackitup, and the townsites of Broomehill, Tambellup and Gnowangerup. This report focuses on the agricultural and natural resources at risk and attempts to identify options to manage the potential risks within the area.


North Jerramungup Fitzgerald Area : Catchment Appraisal Report 2001 (Reviewed 2007), Tim D. Overheu, Western South Coast Catchment Appraisal Team (Wa) Jan 2002

North Jerramungup Fitzgerald Area : Catchment Appraisal Report 2001 (Reviewed 2007), Tim D. Overheu, Western South Coast Catchment Appraisal Team (Wa)

Resource management technical reports

This report covers the North Jerramungup Fitzgerald zone, an amalgamation of the smaller sub-catchments of Jacup, Fitzgerald, Mallee Road and part of Hamersley River, North West Jerramungup, North Jerramungup and North Needilup in Western Australia. This report primarily focuses on the agricultural and natural resources at risk within the study area and attempts to identify options to manage the potential risks.


Bibbies, Salinity And A Question Of Balance, Gael Bell, Bruce Radys, John Goodlad, Joy Kilian Jan 2002

Bibbies, Salinity And A Question Of Balance, Gael Bell, Bruce Radys, John Goodlad, Joy Kilian

Books & book chapters

This book is designed to be used in conjunction with the manual 'Salinity in the classroom'.

Published with the assistance of Greening Australia Western Australia, Department of Conservation and Land Management, Department of Education Western Australia.


Salinity In The Classrom, A Resource For Western Australian Schools, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia, Department Of Education, Western Australia, State Salinity Council, Western Australia Jan 2002

Salinity In The Classrom, A Resource For Western Australian Schools, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia, Department Of Education, Western Australia, State Salinity Council, Western Australia

Books & book chapters

A Western Australian educational resource for teachers and students of the early, middle and early adolescent phases of learning.

Work is sponsored by Alcoa, Shell, State Salinity Council, Department of Agriculture, Water Rivers Commission.

Contributing authors from the Department of Agriculture are: Gale Bell, David Bicknell, Bruce Radys, Kirsty Chandler and Anne Jones.
Contributing authors from Department of Education WA; Kevin Brady, Michael Burke.
Contributing authors from State Salinity Council; Don Crawford.