Publication Date

6-2024

Publisher

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

City

Perth

Abstract

  • In May, over 9% (1,410,000 ha) of the arable farmland in the south-west of Western Australia had less than 50% vegetative groundcover, which is inadequate to prevent wind erosion.
  • Northern grainbelt had the highest risk of wind erosion and over 26% of this farmland had inadequate groundcover, predominantly found on landscapes known for sandy soils.
  • About 1.3% (208,900 ha) of arable land had a high to very high risk of wind erosion because groundcover was less than 30%. Half of this land was in the West Midlands Ag Soil Zone.

Number of Pages

7

Keywords

wind erosion, dryland agriculture, groundcover, satellite imagery, grainbelt, Western Australia

Disciplines

Agriculture | Environmental Monitoring | Natural Resources and Conservation | Remote Sensing | Sustainability

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