An economic model for evaluating strategies on the south coast of W.A. which reduce wind erosion : documentation

Authors

A D. BathgateFollow

Publication Date

1-1-1990

Series Number

110

Abstract

The sandplain region on the south coast has predominately sandy soils which are subject to erosive winds when ground cover is likely to be scarce. This can often result in production losses of crop and pasture. There is concern that wind erosion will lead to the depletion of the soil resource in the long term. The model is multi-period linear programming with a planning horizon of 10 years. Effects of wind erosion on production can be imposed on the model for the first five years after the erosion event.

Number of Pages

121

Keywords

Wind erosion, Mathematical models, South Coastal region (WA), Western Australia, Erosion control, Sandy soils, Linear programming

Disciplines

Meteorology | Soil Science

Recommended Citation

Bathgate, A D. (1990), An economic model for evaluating strategies on the south coast of W.A. which reduce wind erosion : documentation. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report 110.

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