Access the full text.
Sign up today, get DeepDyve free for 14 days.
J. Landsberg, G. Crowley (2004)
Monitoring rangeland biodiversity: Plants as indicatorsAustral Ecology, 29
C. Cocklin, Jacqueline Dibden, N. Mautner (2006)
From market to multifunctionality? Land stewardship in AustraliaThe Geographical Journal, 172
H. Pringle, J. Landsberg (2004)
Predicting the distribution of livestock grazing pressure in rangelandsAustral Ecology, 29
M. Shrapnel, J. Davie (2001)
The influence of personality in determining farmer responsiveness to riskThe Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 7
W ith the tree‐clearing debate done and dusted in Queensland, we know the trees are protected from broad‐scale clearing, but what about the long‐term integrity of woodlands? In an era of escalating land prices, water intensification and paddock subdivisions, is there any hope for the conservation of biodiversity values of these grazed woodlands? Having worked in Central Queensland for over 17 years and had dealings with a wide‐cross section of landholders, I feel that one cause for optimism on this front could be the value of native perennial pastures to production. Landholders understand that these pastures serve as their basis for a sustainable grazing system and are constantly trying to maintain this valuable resource. Additionally, these grazed woodlands are resilient to the drought conditions and wildfire to which they are regularly subjected. Current grazing pressure will maintain the existing biodiversity values of the woodlands, but will grazing‐sensitive species persist if grazing enterprises intensify further? ( Landsberg & Crowley 2004 ; Pringle & Landsberg 2004 ). It is argued that persistence of the native understorey flora and the fauna that these woodlands support is more likely if a monetary value can be attached to the conservation of these species.
Ecological Management & Restoration – Wiley
Published: Apr 1, 2008
Read and print from thousands of top scholarly journals.
Already have an account? Log in
Bookmark this article. You can see your Bookmarks on your DeepDyve Library.
To save an article, log in first, or sign up for a DeepDyve account if you don’t already have one.
Copy and paste the desired citation format or use the link below to download a file formatted for EndNote
Access the full text.
Sign up today, get DeepDyve free for 14 days.
All DeepDyve websites use cookies to improve your online experience. They were placed on your computer when you launched this website. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.