The nutritive value of pastoral plant species is currently under investigation in the Outback Lakes region of South Australia to enable pastoralists to gain a better understanding of best practice management of grazed rangeland pastures. Strategic grazing management based on species nutritive value and their relationship with plant maturity, soil type and seasonal conditions is aimed at preserving high value plant species and reducing land system degradation. The aim of this project is to optimise the long term sustainability of grazing enterprises in the arid lands of South Australia and to increase our understanding of the nutritive value of preferentially grazed species.
Anderson, L., van Klinken, R. D., and Shepherd, D. (2008). Aerially surveying Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) in the Pilbara. In: 'A Climate of Change in the Rangelands. Proceedings of the 15th Australian Rangeland Society Biennial Conference'. (Ed. D. Orr) 4 pages. (Australian Rangeland Society: Australia).
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.