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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.


A Land Unit Survey Of The Proposed Kings Park Botanic Garden Annex, Wungong, M R. Wells Jan 1984

A Land Unit Survey Of The Proposed Kings Park Botanic Garden Annex, Wungong, M R. Wells

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No abstract provided.


Soil Conservation Research In New South Wales And Its Significance To Research On Water Erosion In Western Australia, D J. Mcfarlane Jan 1984

Soil Conservation Research In New South Wales And Its Significance To Research On Water Erosion In Western Australia, D J. Mcfarlane

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No abstract provided.


Water Erosion On Potato Land During The 1983 Growing Season Donnybrook, D J. Mcfarlane Jan 1984

Water Erosion On Potato Land During The 1983 Growing Season Donnybrook, D J. Mcfarlane

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Soil losses over a three month period varied from 10 to 49 mm.. Soil loss was most highly correlated with length of slope of the plots. Other important factors appeared to be slope angle and soil textures. Grade furrows appear to be the best method of breaking-up long slope lengths. The low capacity of the furrows requires them to be on grades of about 4 to 4 per cent to prevent siltation and overtopping during high density storms.


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.


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.


Hydrological Studies In Soil Salinity, C J. Henschke Jan 1983

Hydrological Studies In Soil Salinity, C J. Henschke

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Investigations involved examination of near-surface indurated layers to investigate their role in saltland formation. It was found that groundwater could move readily through this layer due to the presence of macro-pores. Close examination of apparently impermeable pallid zone clays, shows that decayed tree roots and large diameter voids provide a continuous pathway for the veritical transport of saline water from deeper aquifers.


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.


An Assessment Of Wisalts Banks At Dangin, C J. Henschke, J A. Bessell-Browne Jan 1983

An Assessment Of Wisalts Banks At Dangin, C J. Henschke, J A. Bessell-Browne

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This report compares two alternative approaches for the treatment and management of salt affected land at Dangin, Western Australia by determining whether there are benefits from a WISALTS bank system which would not accrue from standard soil conservation recommendations; comparing the costs and benefits of the two systems; and determining the nature of the effects of the two systems, particularly with respect to soil salinity.


A Description Of The Soils And Geology Of The Berkshire Valley Experimental Catchment, M R. Wells, D J. Mcfarlane Jan 1983

A Description Of The Soils And Geology Of The Berkshire Valley Experimental Catchment, M R. Wells, D J. Mcfarlane

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Basic land resource data are provided in this report to assist an investigation of the effect of contour banking on surface runoff in the Berkshire Valley experimental catchement. Brief descriptions of the catchment's geology, soils and their inferred hydrological significance are provided and a 1:2000 scale map produced. Of major significance to the hydrologic study is the fact that soil depth and internal drainage conditions were found to be not related to landscape positions.


Review Of Current Drainage Investigations In Western Australia, R A. Nulsen Dec 1982

Review Of Current Drainage Investigations In Western Australia, R A. Nulsen

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No abstract provided.


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.


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.


Progress Report On Effects Of Contour Banking On Surface Runoff At The Berkshire Valley Experimental Catchment (Near Moora) 1961-82, K J. Bligh Dec 1982

Progress Report On Effects Of Contour Banking On Surface Runoff At The Berkshire Valley Experimental Catchment (Near Moora) 1961-82, K J. Bligh

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The time lag prior to peak runoff following rains of comparable high intensity increased by approximately 80 per cent in the largest event after the construction of contour banks. Although 80 per cent more runoff also occurred because the catchment was wetter and had been cultivated for three years in a row, the peak rate of runoff increased by only approximately 20 per cent. That the peak rate was not increased by 80 per cent, may be primarily attirbuted to the effect of the contour banks.


Preliminary Groundwater Investigations In Relation To Soil Salinity At Fitzgerald, Western Australia, C J. Henschke Apr 1982

Preliminary Groundwater Investigations In Relation To Soil Salinity At Fitzgerald, Western Australia, C J. Henschke

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This study investigated soil salinity problems in relation to new land releases at Fitzgerald near the south coast of Western Australia. Fairly widely spaced set of bores was established to compare the groundwater hydrology regimes beneath cleared and virgin land. A large storage of soluble salts (over 100 kgm-2 in some profiles) was measured in the pallid zone clays under both cleared and virgin land conditions. Seasonal fresh to brackish perched watertables were found to overlie highly saline deep waterbles at a number of valley sites on land which has been cleared for agriculture during the past 15 years. Salinity …


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 …


Wind Erosion In The Jerramungup Area 1980-1981, Bryan J. Goddard, M G. Humphry, D J. Carter Jan 1981

Wind Erosion In The Jerramungup Area 1980-1981, Bryan J. Goddard, M G. Humphry, D J. Carter

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An investigation of the wind erosion problem at Jerramungup was conducted by on-farm survey and Landsat interpretation from September to November 1981. Sandblasting and wind erosion were estimated to have seriousloy affected some 44,000 ha in 1980 and over 64,000 ha in 1981. The 1981 damage estimate is conservative, because a much greater area of pasture land was affected by erosion in May-July but achieved vegetative cover by later winter.


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.