WebThe Brigalow Catchment Study (BCS) is one of the longest and most important paired-catchment studies in Australia. Established in 1965 the study proves the impact of land development for agriculture on water quality, land productivity, and resource conditions. In 1982, two of the three selected catchments were cleared, with one developed for ... WebApr 1, 1991 · To assess the risk of salinity associated with land clearing, soil chloride (Cl) was monitored at the Brigalow Catchment Study (BCS), in brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) scrub, a cropped catchment and a pasture catchment before and after clearing in 1982. The monitoring sites include three landscape positions, two on clay soils and one on a …
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WebNov 2, 2024 · This paper describes a long-term, paired-catchment study, its broad findings, and considerations for future resource management of brigalow lands in north-eastern Australia. The Brigalow Catchment Study (BCS) commenced in 1965 with a pre-clearing calibration phase of 17 years to define the hydrology of 3 adjoining catchments (12–17 … WebNov 1, 2007 · Self assessment of the Brigalow Catchment Study against relevant attributes of successful long-term studies as identified by various authors Aspect Desirable traits (A) Rating (1 high -5 low) Experimental Site security 1. Sponsor owns land and design controls title Few treatments 1.Three land use treatments Simple design 1. string camera
Brigalow Catchment Study
WebThe Brigalow Catchment Study sought to determine the impact of land clearing, land-use change and land management on hydrology, soil fertility, water quality and animal production in the Fitzroy ... WebThe Brigalow Catchment Study was established to determine the impact on hydrology and soil fertility when brigalow land is cleared for cropping or pasture. This paired catchment study commenced in 1965, when three catchments were selected in central Queensland, Australia, to represent the extensive brigalow ... string can\u0027t be assigned to uri flutter