Assessing Status And Trends In Tropical Arid Grassy Pastures
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Publisher
The Australian Rangeland Society
Publication Year
1996
Body
Loss of perennial grasses (e.g. Chrysopogon fallax, Eriachne flaccida, Panicum deeompositum) on the flood plain of the Fortescue River in the Pilbara district of WA is hypothesised as due to past over-stocking with domesticated animals. Changes in patterns of seasonal presence of flood plain grasses between 1991-1995 have been documented. Above average rainfall in 1995 led to high levels of grass presence. This study examined the status of grass species and condition trends.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Conference Paper
Additional Information
September 24-27, 1996
Port Augusta, South Australia
ISSN 1323-6660
Conference Name
The Australian Rangeland Society 9th Biennial Conference
Collection
Keywords
Plains
grasses
changes
Western Australia
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