Ecological sustainability and changing land use in the Pilbara [ 2002-07-04 - 2007-07-04 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Pauline Grierson (Chief Investigator) ,  mark adams (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Ecological sustainability and changing land use in the Pilbara. Land use change is frequently associated with large changes in key elements of 'sustainability? ? biodiversity, productivity, and water and nutrient cycles. However, in the Pilbara, fires and flooding rains are so frequent that detecting consequences of land use change is frequently confounded by other ?disturbances?. We aim, through controlled field experiments, to disentangle effects of land use change (e.g. de-stocking of rangelands, altered water availability through mining activity or infrastructure) from those of natural disturbance and variability (both spatially and temporally). This research will improve understanding of key areas in resilience of rangelands and of major processes that are critical for sustainable management.

Funding Amount $547,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Projects

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