Saltland and what to do about it

Authors

C V. Malcolm

Keywords

Saline soils, Reclamation, Revegetation

Disciplines

Environmental Health and Protection | Hydrology | Soil Science

First Page Number

127

Last Page Number

133

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Saltland can be conveniently divided into three main types on the basis of cause. Within each type their is great variation, and the types may merge or overlap.

The three aims of a saltland treatment programme are; reduce the groundwater levels or seepage flows as much as possible,reduce the capillary action which brings salt to the surface, and to revegetate the soils with the most useful plants that can survive.

Recommended Citation

Malcolm, C V. (1977) "Saltland and what to do about it," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 18: No. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol18/iss4/5