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	73	A Method for Assessing Water Erosion Risk In Land Capability Studies - Swan Coastal Plain, Darling Range Western Australia [52Kb]
	120	A Review of Four On-Farm Water Supply Demonstration Farms [419Kb] Resource management technical report 120: The demonstrations used existing techniques such as dams and roaded catchments to establish permanent droughtproof water supplies. Seven years after the water supply improvements were completed: all four farmers
	66	A Review of Machinery for Cropping with Reduced Water Erosion [858Kb] Resource Mngt Tech Rep 66: Resource management technical report 66: The development of reduced and minimal soil disturbance and stubble-retention machinery is discussed in a whole system context. Inexpensive modifications to existing sowing machinery are
	33	A Study of Alternative Sites for EquestrianHobby Farm Development In the Karratha Area [106Kb] Resource management technical report 33. This report has been prepared in response to a request from the Shire of Roebourne to assess the land use capabilities for equestrian/hobby farm development in the Karratha area. The report comprises five parts: a
	4	Agricultural Development In the North Kimberley [65Kb] Resource management technical report 4. The report recommends that grazing properties comprising 10 000 ha. of land capable of growing improved pastures together with 60 000 ha. of native pasture land should be established in the area. The economic size
	287	Agricultural resource priorities and recommendations for the Avon River Basin NRM Strategy [290Kb] Resource management technical report 287. The priorities for addressing threats to land resources within the region were identified through consultation with communities organisations and agencies in the agricultural industry. The greatest threats are sal
	284	Agricultural sub-regions of the Avon River Basin [288Kb] Resource management technical report 284. This report identifies describes and locates nine sub-regions within the land cleared for agricultural uses in the Avon River Basin (ARB). The sub-regions are described in terms of their distinguishing biophysical
	30	Agricultural water quality criteria : irrigation aspects [100Kb] Resource Mngt Tech Rep 30: Water quality criteria for irrigation are imprecise. The final result of quality evaluation depends on plant soil and climatic variables all of which can be interdependent. A range of management strategies of varying complexity
	372	Agriculture futures: Potential rural land uses on the Palusplain [2Mb] The purpose of this project was to identify agricultural land use options and opportunities within the Serpentine–Jarrahdale and Murray Shires
	102	Agroforestry - Integration of Trees Into the Agricultural Landscape [789Kb] Resource Management technical report 102: This publication is the proceedings of seminar on ?Agroforestry? held on August 1989 jointly organized by the Western Australian Agroforestry Working Group and the Resource Management Division of the Western A
	242	Albany eastern hinterland : catchment appraisal 2002 [477Kb] Resource management technical report 242. This report describes the soils hydrology and natural vegetation of the eastern portion of the Albany shire Western Australia and provides information on the threats to agriculture infrastructure and natural resou
	151	An Assessment of Airborne Electromagnetics for Hydrological Interpretation In the Wheatbelt, Western Australia [929Kb] Resource Management Technical report 151: The East Yornaning Catchment was studied to assess the use of airborne electromagnetic data for interpreting catchment hydrogeology. The results of the study indicate that the regolith`s electrical conductivity is
	68	An Assessment of Land Capability for Residential Land Uses, Babbage Island Carnarvon Western Australia [673Kb]
	79	An Assessment of Soil Capability for On Site Effluent Disposal East Carnarvon Western Australia [323Kb]
	17	An Assessment of Wisalts Banks At Dangin [313Kb] Resource management technical report 17. This report compares two alternative approaches for the treatment and management of salt affected land at Dangin Western Australia. The aims of the study were: to determine whether there are benefits from a WISALTS
	124	An Assessment of the Impact of Ophthalmia Dam On the Floodplains of the fortescue River On Ethel Creek and Roy Hill Stations [856Kb] Resource Management technical report 124: This text and the accompanying maps form a report on the condition of the floodplains of the Fortescue River and some of its tributaries on Ethel Creek and Roy Hill stations in the Pilbara region of Western
	245	Assessing storage reliability of farm dams [235Kb] Resource management technical report 245: This report provides information on a method to estimate the volume of water in a farm dam and to determine how long this water will last. It is intended to answer the question roughly how long will it be before
	63	Assessment of Land Capability for On-Site Septic Tank Effluent Disposal [156Kb]
	86	Assessment of Management Strategies for Reducing Land Degradation Problems In the East Perenjori Catchment [192Kb]
	186	Assessment of Revegetation Strategies In the Eastern Wheatbelt [106Kb]
	156	Assessment of the Suitability for Agriculture of the North-West Packsaddle Area, Kununurra [309Kb] Resource Management technical report 156: A brief assessment of the suitability for agriculture of about 260 ha in the North-west Packsaddle area was conducted in early September 1993. Nine map units based on soil and landform were identified and their
	157	Assessment of the Suitability for Horticulture of the Packsaddle Infill Area, Kununurra [222Kb] Resource management technical report 157. A brief assessment of the suitability of 142 ha in the Packsaddle infill area for horticulture was conducted in late August 1993. Eleven map units based on soil and landform were identified and their suitability
	106	Background Papers to WAWA s South-West Public Irrigation District Strategy Study [440Kb]
	339	Barriers and drivers influencing adoption of perennial pastures on the south coast of WA [1Mb] Report on an evaluation to identify the barriers and drivers to adoption of perennial pastures on the south coast of WA
	238	Beaumont-Condingup area : catchment appraisal 2002 [905Kb] Resource management technical report 238. The objective of this rapid catchment appraisal wais to assess the condition of and future risks to agricultural and natural resources and provide information for reducing those risks within regional geographic ca
	232	Blackwood Catchment : catchment appraisal : Katanning Zone (Zone 6) [1Mb]
	233	Blackwood Catchment : catchment appraisal : Katanning Zone (Zone 6) Appendices [612Kb]
	319	Boyup Brook-Upper Warren Area [898Kb] The aim of this report is to assess the current extent of salinity and other naturalresource degradation issues and provide landholders with the best currentmanagement options to address natural resource management issues and enhancesustainable agricultural production.
	273	Bremer-Gairdner catchment appraisal 2003 [574Kb] Resource management technical report 273. Using the Rapid Catchment Appraisal process this report summarises current information for the Bremer-Gairdner catchment. The Bremer-Gairdner study area covers approximately 114 000 hectares in the Fitzgerald Bios
	14	Brief Study of Land Capability In Coastal Region Shire of Harvey [854Kb] Resource Management technical report 14: An integral part of this evaluation is an assessment of the risk of soil erosion or land degradation associated with the proposal. By providing this risk assessment to planning authorities the objective is to guide
	341	Bringing us together presentations from the Natural Resource Management Division Meeting [3Mb]
	128	Calibration and Use of A Combination Atmometer to Estimate Evapotranspiration and Monitor Soil Moisture Storage On Farmland Catchments In Western Australia [228Kb] Resource management technical report 128. The calibration of the combination atmometer against available lysimeter data at Merredin Western Australia over seven growing seasons is described in Part I. Evapotranspiration was then estimated at the 11 farmla
	46	Camballin Irrigation Area, A Summary of Cropping and Pasture Studies 1958-1970 [231Kb]
	85	Catchment Salinity: Report On A Study of the East Perenjori Catchment [717Kb]
	165	Catchments of the Esperance Region [769Kb] Resource management technical report 165. This document provides a catalogue of the cultural and physical characteristics of the 32 catchments and internally drained areas in the Esperance agricultural region. Nineteen topographic catchments externally
	381	Changes in run-off and groundwater under saltbush grazing systems: preliminary results of a paired catchment study [3Mb] In 2003 a site near Yealering in Western Australia was selected for a paired catchment study to monitor and compare surface water run-off and salt export...
	379	Changing land use on unproductive soils [3Mb] The North Eastern Agricultural region (NEAR) strategy is a long-term plan to increase drought preparedness and resilience of farm businesses in the region.
	126	Climate, Physiography, Geology, Hydrology and Land Use In the North Stirlings Area - A Precursory Report [944Kb] Resource Management technical report 126. The North Stirlings Land Conservation District (NSLCD) includes land within the Shires of Cranbrook and Tambellup. It lies within the Lower Great Southern statistical area (W.A.) north of the Stirling Range Nation
	188	Coastal Land and Groundwater for Horticulture From Gingin to Augusta : Tech. Report 188 [998Kb] Resource management technical report 188. 2nd edition. This report outlines land and groundwater resources available for horticultural development focusing on the strip of coastal land extending from the Shire of Gingin in the north to the Shire of August
	364	Cockatoo Sands Soil Survey [3Mb] This report identifies areas of sand and loamy soils in the Kununurra area that would be suitable for horticultural development. (Maps also available). Available in parts: Part 1 [7Mb] , Part 2 [7Mb] , Part 3 [7Mb]
	70	Code Lists for Computerised Soil and Land Resource Data Recording [340Kb] Resource Management Technical Report 70: To comply with land resource survey data recording procedures the Division of Resource Management have developed a standard field record card for land resource survey activities. The field card consists of a number
	185	Common Conservation Works Used In Western Australia [400Kb] Resource management technical report 185: This booklet is presented to assist proponents and planners of conservation works by describing the common types used in Western Australia. For each common type design criteria are listed along with the variables
	60	Consumption of Water By Livestock [111Kb] Resource management technical report 60: This technical report presents a technique whereby the water requirements of livestock in different parts of the State can be estimated. This technique is based upon a general model which relates daily water
	104	Cost of Alternative Irrigation Systems for Vegetable Crops [179Kb] Resource Mngt Tech Rep 104: The purpose of this report is to provide accurate costings for a range of irrigation systems so that more informed decisions can be made. These costs include the initial capital expense and recurring costs such as replacement
	235	Cranbrook-Toolbrunup : catchment appraisal report 2001 [798Kb] Resource management technical report 235. This report covers the eastern junction of both the Pallinup North Stirling and Kent Frankland sub-regions comprising of six amalgamated sub-catchments of Pingelup Creek Solomons Creek Racecourse Lake Lake Toolbru
	378	Designing a soil pH monitoring network for the Western Australian wheatbelt [2Mb] Soil acidification is emerging as the major land degradation issue in Australia. It happens slowly
	146	Direct Seeding Trees On Farmland In the Western Australian Wheatbelt [334Kb] Resource management technical report 146: Despite variable results the testing of a number of chemical and mechanical weed control treatments failed to produce a clear method to be used with direct seeding in wheatbelt conditions. Likewise no preference
	328	Drainage benchmarking in the northern agricultural region landholder survey [1Mb]
	240	East Mortlock catchment appraisal 2002 [402Kb]
	228	Environmental impacts and production effects of subsurface drainage at an intensive apple orchard near Donnybrook, WA [489Kb]
	347	Esperance Area Acid Sulfate Soil Hazard Mapping [3Mb] Esperance Area Acid Sulfate Soil Hazard Mapping
	331	Esperance Beef Producers 2006 Survey [996Kb] Resource Mngt Tech Rep 331; Beef cattle numbers in the Esperance shire have steadily increased since the early 1980s. It was timely to investigate whether this trend will continue and to study current management practices that promote on-farm efficiency of the industry.
	80	Evaluating Prime Agricultural Land In the Shire of Manjimup [269Kb]
	161	Evaluation of Deep Open Drains In the North Stirling Area [340Kb] Resource Management technical report 161: In April 1995 Agriculture WA undertook a stock-quality drilling program in the North Stirling area. Deep drains had been constructed more than ten years earlier. Photos showed that there was an apparent reduction
	52	Evaluation of Risk Factors Leading to Soil Destabilisation On the South Coast Sandplain of Western Australia [142Kb]
	65	Evaporation Data for Western Australia [473Kb] Resource management technical report 65. While parts of Western Australia have reliable though seasonal rainfall large areas are extremely arid. It is necessary therefore that water supplies be stored both for irrigation and for stock water. Estimating
	202	Extent and impacts of dryland salinity [946Kb] Resource management technical report 202. The extent and impact of dryland salinity in Western Australia was based on analysis of groundwater depth and trend and the risk of shallow watertables is derived from these two attributes. As dryland salinity is

	316	Esperance Lakes catchment appraisal 2007
	319	Boyup Brook - Upper Warren area catchment appraisal 2005
	307	Current and future demand for irrigation water in Western Australia
	312	Evaluation of the Sustainable Grazing on Saline Lands WA Producer Network : influence on practice change and decision-making capacity
	299	Buntine - agee recovery catchment
	294	Avon Hotham Catchment Appraisal 2005
	243	Blackwood Catchment Beaufort Zone (Zone 4) Catchment Appraisal 2002
	248	Assessing chronological changes in remnant native forest at catchment level : a case study on the Toolibin catchment area
	200	Conceptual Hydrogeological Model for the Lake Warden Recovery Catchments Esperance, WA