6 December
Managing for Healthy Country in the VRD
A new book published by the Tropical Savannas CRC brings
together a range of research findings relevant to the Victoria
River District - the pioneering heartland of the Northern Territory
- giving important recommendations for on-ground land
management.
The growth of the live cattle export market, establishment of
the Bradshaw Field Training Area and the development on the Ord
Scheme Stage 2 all have the potential to change the face of land
use in the district. The book, Managing for Healthy Country in the
VRD, is based on a workshop held in November 1999 which drew
together the results of all the research being conducted by the
Tropical Savannas CRC on the status and ecology of the VRD. The aim
is to develop a common understanding of natural resource management
issues and priorities is needed among different land users in the
district.
While pastoralism is the dominant land use there are also
Aboriginal and conservation lands. Weeds, fire, feral animals and
erosion are common natural resource management issues to each of
these land users.
The VRD is a mix of grassy plains, rolling savannas, rocky
spinifex country and spectacular mesas and plateaux.
The book’s chapters include information on
- geology, soils, climate,
- vegetation and fauna,
- the types of land use and economic development.
- latest research results relating to vegetation structure and
function, water use by vegetation
- latest research on impacts of fire and grazing on pastures and
on native plants and animals.
- best practice management and sustainable management issues and
priorities.
The book should be a valuable reference for extension officers,
researchers, land managers and anyone with an interest in land
management in the Victoria River District.
Available from the Tropical Savannas CRC, Darwin NT 0909 and
Katherine DPIF Offices for $9.90 (GST inclusive).
Follow links below to go to our Publications Order form.
