(Natural Heritage Trust, Dept of Primary Industries & Regional Development)

Soil degradation on farmland reduces agricultural production and damages infrastructure and natural resources such as remnant vegetation, waterways and wetlands. While dryland salinity, waterlogging and soil erosion cause serious environmental problems in Australia, several other forms of soil degradation are of concern such as water repellence, wind erosion and soil acidity. Dryland salinity will increase as watertables continue rising, decreasing the value of agricultural land and reducing agricultural production. The objective of this appraisal is to assess the condition of, and future risks to, agricultural and natural resources within regional geographic catchments, The process also attempts to identify the most suitable options to manage the risk.

Publication Date: 31/7/2004 Author: Tim D. Overheu Document Type: Report - .pdf 1mb