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Rivers and Water Quality

The Rivers and Water Quality sub-program of Land Water & Wool.

Rivers and Water Quality

Healthy rivers, creeks and streams are the arteries of the Australian environment. They provide the water to sustain many different plant and animal communities, as well as being the lifeblood of our agricultural enterprises and rural communities. Without healthy water bodies, Australia does not have a sustainable future. > With 78 per cent of Australian woolgrowers having properties which (more)...

Reflections of Tasmanian Woolgrowers

In the following pages are stories told by 23 woolgrowers in Tasmania. They have been selected as a broad representation of people involved in wool growing and caring for the land and rivers in their regions. The purpose of the discussions was to discover and document people’s connection with rivers and life as a woolgrower.

Final Report- Sustainable Sheep Grazing Systems for Riparian Landscapes

Summarises the research findings of this project.

Managing Rivers and Streams in Tasmania: A Woolgrowers Guide

This is detailed guide for managing waterways for Tasmanian woolgrowers. It has a large focus on the people, sense of place, profit and proof. The ‘Proof’ section provides background information on waterways and how to manage them effectively and effi

Rapid Appraisal of Riparian Condition (NSW)

Technical guideline for the southern Tablelands of New South Wales. Assists farmers in examining relationships between grazing intensity and riparian condition. Details the backgrond of RARC, the application of the index, and steps on assessing and alan

Managing creeks and waterways in the Southern Tablelands of NSW - A woolgrowers guide

This document has been prepared for woolgrowers in the southern tablelands of NSW to help them learn about, and better manage, the creeks and waterways on their farms. Provides detailed information about riparian land, importance of healthy waterways, re

Managing Weeds in Riparian Areas

Provides advice for woolgrowers on managing weeds in the mid-north grasslands and shrublands in South Australia. Summarises information about weeds, their prevention and management, so woolgrowers can make informed decisions about what to do on their pr

Preventing creek erosion

This booklet provides advice for woolgrowers on managing creek erosion in the mid-north grasslands and shrublands of South Australia, as part of the Rivers and Water Quality sub-program. Contains general information about erosion, riparian land, strateg