Publication Date
1-5-2003
Series Number
239
Abstract
This report describes the soils, hydrology, natural vegetation and farming systems of the West Mortlock catchment and provides information on the threats to agriculture, infrastructure and natural resources caused by land degradation. West Mortlock covers over 700,000 hectares in the central wheatbelt. Rapid Catchment Appraisal aims to document salinity risk and management options by addressing all threats to the natural resource base, rather than isolating salinity as a separate issue.
Number of Pages
47
Keywords
West Mortlock region (WA), Farming systems, Salinity, Vegetation, Remnant vegetation, Watersheds, Agricultural production, Western Australia, Mortlock River (WA), Hydrology, Avon River (WA), Watershed management, Climate, Soil
Disciplines
Agriculture | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Soil Science | Water Resource Management
Recommended Citation
Cummins, D G.
(2003), West Mortlock catchment appraisal 2002. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report 239.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/rmtr/225
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