RIRDC - Research Compendium 1993

Rural Industries
Research & Development Corporation

Research Compendium 1993 - 1994

Research Project

PUBLICATION OF AUSTRALIAN SALTLAND USERS MANUAL

Objectives

To increase the rates of revegetation of saltland throughout Australia by publishing a 'state of the art' Australian Saltland Users Manual. The manual will focus on educating farmers, advisers and landcare practitioners about the benefits of saltland revegetation. The manual will play a major role in, training farmers and advisers in saltland revegetation, increasing the areas being revegetated, and improving chances of success.

Background

Research has shown that there can be substantial increases in farm profitability when halophytic shrub species are planted on saltland. However, saltland revegetation is limited by the availability of reliable sources of up-to-date information. Information on saltland revegetation is currently found in a wide range of scientific papers and extension publications. The proposed manual will draw together and synthesise the information from these and other unpublished sources.

Research

The main research strategies were: matching species to sites; seed production and testing; overcoming problems of establishment; maximising production; animal use and response; economic benefits to farmers; and extension and training.

Outcome

This project has provided up-to-date information on saltland revegetation in Australia by publishing a 'state of the art' Australian Saltland Users Manual.

Implications

The manual will be used as the major resource in the extension of saltland revegetation throughout Australia.

RIRDC Project No: DAW-44A

RESEARCHER: Dr EG Barrett-Lennard

ORGANISATION: WA Department of Agriculture

3 Baron-Hay Court

SOUTH PERTH WA 6151

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