Pasture condition guide for the Kimberley

Authors

Kathryn Ryan
Elizabeth Tierney
Paul Novelly
Robert McCartney

Files

Publication Date

10-2013

Series Number

4846

Abstract

This interactive guide has been produced as a tool for assessing pasture condition over a range of pasture types in the Kimberley. A pasture type is a distinctive mix of plant species, soil type and landscape position. For example, the Mitchell Grass Alluvial Plain Pasture type is a mixture of Mitchell grasses and other species occurring on black soil alluvial plains. Pasture condition is an important factor affecting the potential of the rangelands for animal production and is a useful indicator for the sustainability of production.

Number of Pages

146

ISSN

1833-7236

Keywords

rangelands, rangeland pasture, pasture type, pasture condition, Kimberley, sustainability

Disciplines

Agriculture | Biodiversity | Botany | Environmental Monitoring | Sustainability

Comments

The individual downloads provide specific extracts from the guide:

• The interactive key will help you identify your pasture type.

• The soil group sections describe the pasture types and their pastoral values.

Recommended Citation

Ryan, K, Tierney, E, Novelly, P, and McCartney, R. (2013), Pasture condition guide for the Kimberley. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4846.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/63