Decline in land condition in Astrebla grassland during prolonged drought in Australia

摘要：

Introduction Mitchell grasses ( A strebla spp.) are arid tropical tussock grasses endemic to Australia which become dormant during drought to escape desiccation and death.Drought is a regular feature of these grasslands.The Mitchell grasslands of Queensland,Australia,cover 33,800,000 ha,support 15％ of the cattle herd,more than 40％ of the Merino sheep flock and provide employment to 2500-3000 people.

关键词： Astrebla grassland pasture condition sustainable use monitoring

作者: D.G.Phelps D.M.Orr I.W.Houston L.Rolfe J.Silcock

作者单位: Dept.Primary Industries and Fisheries,PO Box 519,Longreach,Queensland 4730,Australia

会议类型: 国际会议

会议名称: 2008世界草地与草原大会

会议地点: 呼和浩特

会议语种:英文

在线出版日期: 2008-06-29（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）