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APPENDIX 2<br />

ELEMENTS OF A SHIRE LAND CARE PROGRAMME<br />

(Example for Dalrymple Shire, extensive beef production, N.Q.)<br />

1. Aims<br />

To improve the productivity <strong>and</strong> stability of the l<strong>and</strong> of<br />

the shire for future l<strong>and</strong> uses.<br />

S~ecific Obiectives<br />

To increase permanent carrying capacity through:<br />

(a) Increasing fodder production through appropriate<br />

stocking rates <strong>and</strong> spelling.<br />

(b) Controlling the balance between trees <strong>and</strong> grass.<br />

(c) Introducing improved fodder species.<br />

Problems<br />

Symptoms :<br />

(a) Reduced carrying capacity due to (i) loss of cover,<br />

(ii) tree regrowth.<br />

(b) Soil loss.<br />

Causes :<br />

(a) Stocking rates.<br />

(b) Other (list).<br />

4. Solutions<br />

Reduce stock numbers.<br />

Control trees by mechanical, chemical <strong>and</strong> burning<br />

methods.<br />

Other.<br />

5. Peo~le Available for Proaramme Development <strong>and</strong><br />

~m~lementation<br />

L<strong>and</strong>- Care Committees<br />

Coopted Members<br />

L<strong>and</strong>holders<br />

Departmental Officers<br />

Private Consultants<br />

Sources of Funds<br />

L<strong>and</strong>holders<br />

National Soil Conservation Programme<br />

Shire<br />

Department of Primary Industries<br />

Water Resources Commission

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