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Native Species for Soil Conservation in the NSW Alps

A field study was made of the value of certain native species growing in the Alpine area of the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales for soil conservation purposes. The study was conducted during summer, January to March, 1972. As well, limited observations were made in subsequent years. The ecology of the main colonizing species is outlined and their potential for soil conservation purposes is assessed.
Publisher: Soil Conservation Service
Cost: Free
Language: English
File: PDF 6.83 MB / Pages 0
Name: native-species-soil-conservation-alps-1977.pdf
 
Tags: Land and soilNative vegetation
The Summit Area Works Programme of the New South Wales Soil Conservation Service has been in operation since 1957. The programme was designed to protect, from erosion, the highest and most important parts of the catchment areas of the Snowy and Murray River systems. Reclamation of eroded areas has been undertaken mainly between Carruthers Peak and Mount Twynam. Some treated areas are also located in the Ramshead, Rawson Pass, Lake Albina and Granite Peaks areas.