soil-conservation-people-religion-and-land.pdf - South West NRM
soil-conservation-people-religion-and-land.pdf - South West NRM
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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