The Effects of European Settlement and Domestic Livestock on the Biological System in Poplar Box (Eucalyptus populnea) Lands.
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Publisher
CSIRO Publishing
Publication Year
1976
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This article outlines the exploration and settlement of poplar box lands which followed the European occupation of the Australian continent in the mid-19th century, draws attention to the various fragments of historical information on substantial changes in the soils, vegetation and biota, and describes the role of European livestock (sheep, cattle, goats, rabbits) and fire in these changes.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Journal Volume
1
Journal Number
4
Collection
Journal Name
The Rangeland Journal
Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.