The Delicate and Noxious Scrub

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Reviews semi-arid woodlands research by CSIRO since the 1960s and sets it in a historical perspective.

Semi-arid woodlands are an important part of the Australian landscape and they have been the focus for scientific research by CSIRO since the 1960s. This book reviews that research and sets it in a historical perspective. It examines the development of pastoral science, with particular reference to the farming frontier in western New South Wales, as well as research conducted by CSIRO over the past thirty years aimed at helping manage increasing shrub densities while improving productivity. The author discusses past, current and future research directions and looks at how management perceptions and approaches continue to change as understanding of ecological processes and new strategies evolve.

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ePDF | August 1998
ISBN: 9780643105485
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
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Contents

Foreword

List of Colour Plates

Preface

Introduction
The 1900 New South Wales Royal Commission - A Critical Re-evaluation
Pastoral Science in Western New South Wales - An Historical Overview
Research into Shrub Ecology and Management
Integrating Mechanical, Fire and Chemical Treatments - Some Case Studies
Conclusions
Epilogue
References and Bibliography
Appendices
Index