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Article: Assessing the viability of recharge reduction for dryland salinity control: Wanilla, Eyre Peninsula.
- Article from:
- Australian Journal of Soil Research
- Article date:
- December 15, 2002
- Author:
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Introduction
Dryland salinity in Australia is estimated to cost around AU$600 million annually in lost farm production alone. Approximately 2.5 Mha of land are currently salt-affected and there is potential for this to rise to 15 Mha with no change of land use (PMSEIC 1999). Water resources, urban areas, and areas of high environmental value will also be affected. In response to these concerns, various governments in southern Australia are developing salinity strategies to better control the problem. What is still missing is an assessment of viable options for salinity control across large areas of southern Australia. Options broadly fall into 3 categories: ...