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Phillip Is, Pacific Ocean: Drivers of landscape degradation and recovery and ...Richard Thackway
We present an assessment of the modification of the vegetation condition found on Phillip Island relative to a fully natural pre-European (1750) reference state and the current land and sea birds recorded on the Island. The island became denuded between the late 1700s and mid-1850s. Introductions of pigs, goats and rabbits were made to feed to penal colony of the nearby Norfolk Island. Almost complete loss of vegetation types, extent and condition is attributed to a deliberate land management regime: used to feed the pigs and goats. Pigs and goats became extinct with the loss of vegetation on the Island. Rabbits persisted on the Island until 1988, when they were eradicated. Changes in the extent of vegetation cover has been remarkable from a very low level up to 1900-1980 (estimated <1%); it now covers large areas of the island including valleys and gulleys and cliffs (estimated 50%). Our analyses show that the condition of the largely passively recovered vegetation extent is not of a high condition relative to an assumed reference state (1750) for Pine – Hardwood Subtropical Rainforest. A reconstructed pre-European settlement (original) list of sea birds shows that sea birds diversity on the island have changed little in three recent bird surveys (1978-2015). A reconstructed pre-European settlement (original) list of land birds shows that land birds have obviously changed, with many of the current species not represented in the pre-European list. The current list of land birds, which make up most of the current list of species recorded on Phillip Island have invaded from the nearby Norfolk Island. We conclude that current bird species diversity and distribution on the island is a not a function of the condition of the indigenous native vegetation, assessed relative to a pre-European reference state, but rather it appears to be a response to the lack of mammalian grazing mammals and the present of open to dense shrubby vegetation.
Remineralize the Earth promotes the regeneration of soils and forests worldwide with finely ground rock dust as an economically and ecologically sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides, creating fertile soils much as the earth does.
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Phillip Is, Pacific Ocean: Drivers of landscape degradation and recovery and ...Richard Thackway
We present an assessment of the modification of the vegetation condition found on Phillip Island relative to a fully natural pre-European (1750) reference state and the current land and sea birds recorded on the Island. The island became denuded between the late 1700s and mid-1850s. Introductions of pigs, goats and rabbits were made to feed to penal colony of the nearby Norfolk Island. Almost complete loss of vegetation types, extent and condition is attributed to a deliberate land management regime: used to feed the pigs and goats. Pigs and goats became extinct with the loss of vegetation on the Island. Rabbits persisted on the Island until 1988, when they were eradicated. Changes in the extent of vegetation cover has been remarkable from a very low level up to 1900-1980 (estimated <1%); it now covers large areas of the island including valleys and gulleys and cliffs (estimated 50%). Our analyses show that the condition of the largely passively recovered vegetation extent is not of a high condition relative to an assumed reference state (1750) for Pine – Hardwood Subtropical Rainforest. A reconstructed pre-European settlement (original) list of sea birds shows that sea birds diversity on the island have changed little in three recent bird surveys (1978-2015). A reconstructed pre-European settlement (original) list of land birds shows that land birds have obviously changed, with many of the current species not represented in the pre-European list. The current list of land birds, which make up most of the current list of species recorded on Phillip Island have invaded from the nearby Norfolk Island. We conclude that current bird species diversity and distribution on the island is a not a function of the condition of the indigenous native vegetation, assessed relative to a pre-European reference state, but rather it appears to be a response to the lack of mammalian grazing mammals and the present of open to dense shrubby vegetation.
Development of wasteland under social forestry programmejaimangal tirkey
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Soil conservation practices can reduce soil erosion caused by flooding, wind and other agents. As well soil conservation practices restore fertility, fauna and flora and reduce contamination caused by chemicals...
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Development of wasteland under social forestry programmejaimangal tirkey
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The problem of wasteland has become a serious issue and it has increased with the development of technology for increasing the agricultural production (Swaminathan, 1997). The natural disturbances including the man-made problems, i.e. industrialization and urbanization, contribute to increasing trend of wastelands in various ways. The requirement by the increasing human population and cattle population and also the natural disasters cause the loss of natural resources and land degradation (Hegde, 1993).According to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO, 1992), the various forms of land degradation such as soil erosion, chemical poisoning, stalinization and loss through building or mining is of 5 to 7 million hectares from good cultivable lands
Wasteland
Wastelands include degraded forests, overgrazed pastures, drought-struck pastures, eroded valleys, hilly slopes, waterlogged marshy lands, barren land etc.
Types of Wastelands:
(a) Cultivable Wastelands
(b) Uncultivable Wastelands
Conservation agriculture in the context of climate change in West AfricaRobert Zougmoré
One of CCAFS over-arching objectives is to assess and test pro-poor adaptation and mitigation practices, technologies and policies for food systems, adaptive capacity and rural livelihoods. Conservation agriculture (CA) is one of the promising climate-smart agriculture options as it allows benefiting from the synergies between adaptation and mitigation while also improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. As such, CA promotion needs to be tapped into the general framework for a sound and widespread adoption of evidence-based technologies in West Africa. Getting the big pictures to insure millions of farmers will require sound scaling-up approaches of successful CA options for the semi-arid West Africa.
Limiting factors for pasture and cereal production in marginal soils of the s...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— Typical soils of Southwestern Buenos Aires Province were evaluated to determine quality and capability for cereal and forage production having in mind potential improvements due to amendment with organic residual from agroindustrial wastes process. Studied soils from Mollisol order were, Argiudoll and Argiustol suborder, of marginal area of Pampa Argentina. The organic matter content of those soils corresponded to weakly humic soils which shows the transition from the Pampas zone to the semi-arid zone and indicates a major limiting factor. Granulometric analyses were similar, with a sandy loam texture for the Tres Arroyos soil and a borderline sandy silt loam for the Cabildo soil. Anycase the results were below the limit that indicates salinity problems. Low availability of essential micronutrient like Copper and Molibdenum were another limiting factor of the Tres Arroyos soil, where the cultivation of winter grains, such as wheat and barley is very important for regional economy. The availability of the micronutrients Zn and Cu are strongly dependent on the soil pH; therefore, the more alkaline the conditions (such as for the Cabildo soil), as a limiting factor mainly for cereals sensitive to Cinc deficiencies like maize and sorghum. Soils from this marginal areas of the Pampas (Argentina), could be improved with respect to the factors that limit soil quality and productivity.
Soil conservation practices can reduce soil erosion caused by flooding, wind and other agents. As well soil conservation practices restore fertility, fauna and flora and reduce contamination caused by chemicals...
Resilient dryland systems -A brief overview (Asia)ICRISAT
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Growing Natural Capital to Develop Resilient Dryland Farm Landscapes - New Zealand
1. Growing natural capital to develop resilient dryland farm landscapes
Paul Millen, Millen Associates Limited
Starborough Flaxbourne landscapes; an overview
South Marlborough farm landscapes are large and diverse, shaped and transformed by the activities of the farming
families living there. They are a natural environment that is both a home and a place of work, creating economic
wealth while reflecting the history and current lifestyle of the farming community.
Starborough Flaxbourne farm landscapes predominantly consist of grasslands covering dry plains, rolling down-
lands and moderate to steep hill country. There are many homesteads and surrounding gardens in the area as well
as shelterbelts and some farm woodlots.
While on some properties there is extensive erosion, elsewhere there is good vegetation cover. Many farmers have
reduced the clearing of native vegetation in the hill country by fire and machinery, allowing the slow recovery of
seral1 woody vegetation often called ‘grey scrub’.
For the last 30 years or so, the establishment of vineyards on what was farmland has brought about major change
to the landscapes of South Marlborough. Vineyard development has in recent years extended south into
Starborough and Flaxbourne. Vines are now planted on Blind River terraces and the adjoining coastal down-lands
of Seaview. This has led to many old farm trees and shelterbelts being felled and the reshaping of land by major
earthworks. (See map, page 4).
Fuelled by demand for Marlborough wines and the high prices being paid for grapes, this highly visible and
profitable land use is made possible by new irrigation schemes, extracting water from mostly the Awatere River and
pumping it into large storage dams. It has also led to local population growth, with larger properties being
subdivided for the development of smaller viticultural and rural residential blocks.
The development of resilient farm landscapes
Farmers in the Starborough Flaxbourne district of South Marlborough are developing resilient farm landscapes,
based on the sustainable use of their farms’ natural resources (the climate, soil and water) to grow natural
capital (plants and animals) adapted to the challenging dryland environment.
A resilient farm landscape can recover from seasonal climatic and biological challenges, while continuing to
provide for the financial and social needs of the farm family and surrounding community.
The Starborough Flaxbourne Soil Conservation Group (SFSCG) project was initiated by a group of farmers
who recognised that current farming practices were not sustainable. They were losing natural capital through
drought and erosion, leading to financial losses. Also, they were conscious that their eroding hills were highly
visible from State Highway One, creating a poor perception of farmers in the district.
New farm management systems developed by the SFSCG in conjunction with the farming community, are a
response to these challenges. The farming families involved should be commended for recognising the need
to adapt and their efforts to change.
Farm management options that have resulted from this project are relevant not only to the natural dryland
environment of South Marlborough, but to similar areas throughout New Zealand. Likely adverse effects of
climate change are an added impetus for building resilience into farming landscapes.
At the ‘Beyond Reasonable Drought’ field day held at Bonavaree in May, 2008, a drive around the farm
took in ways the Avery family are building resilience into their farm landscape.
1
An intermediate stage in ecological succession
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2. Farm management options for growing natural capital in South Marlborough
The Starborough Flaxbourne Soil Conservation Project has shown that with innovation and new knowledge, farmers can
utilise their properties’ unique natural resources to create successful dryland farming operations that are sustainable even
in the event of significant climatic challenges. The options outlined below are better suited to some properties than to
others, and to some farmers and not others.
Match feed production to climate and soils, and stock production to feed availability
Increase feed production by establishing plants that are adapted to the climate and soils. Match stock numbers to the
increased feed available.
Potential plants include drought-tolerant grasses and herbaceous plants adapted to the annual seasonal dry, for example
short rotation ryegrasses, cereal greenfeeds, lucerne or sub clover. These plants provide stock with high quality feed to
boost lambing and weaning percentages and ensure stock are finished for sale in early summer as pasture production
declines.
By reducing stock numbers significantly for the main summer period, a good cover can be retained. For more on
managing feed availability, see Chapters 3, 4 and 5 (Moot and Avery, Ogle and Wills).
Irrigate fertile land
Sustainable water sources are being investigated as an option for diversifying farm production by irrigating vineyards,
horticultural crops, or high producing feed species.
Reduce stock pressure and oversow, or plant fodder shrubs to combat erosion with good vegetative cover
Fencing of eroding hill slopes alone, can encourage seeding of grasses and legumes by reducing stock pressure.
Alternatively, plant stock fodder species for example, saltbush and tagasaste. These can grow reasonably fast and
develop deep root systems. Well established plants intercept rainfall and slow surface runoff. They shade the soil, reduce
ground temperatures and minimise evaporation. Over a period of time, leaf litter and soil organic matter build up,
increasing soil moisture holding capacity and stabilising eroding hill slopes. Once established, these plants can be grazed
and provide shelter and shade for stock.
Plant shelterbelts and shade trees
A framework of trees will benefit stock throughout all seasons, offering shelter and shade. Shelter reduces lambing
losses, enhances pasture and crop production and reduces soil loss from wind erosion while shade in summer improves
animal welfare.
Establish permanent shelterbelts and groups of trees using long-living species, for example oaks and ashes, possibly
totara. If fast-growing shelter is required, then tagasaste or eucalypts are an option.
Manage native scrub to provide shelter and shade and protect hill slopes
On some hill country, regenerating native grey scrub and silver tussock can provide valuable stock shelter and shade
while protecting hill slopes from erosion. Where regeneration becomes too extensive, clear areas sensitively and
selectively by methods such as root raking and/or chemical spraying or mechanical mulching, rather than by burning.
Create farm reserves to protect and restore natural biodiversity
South Marlborough’s native vegetation has many special features due to a wide diversity of natural habitats with some
unique endemic plant species that are adapted to surviving dry conditions.
Significant natural areas can be rocky bluffs or coastal cliffs; riverbeds and dunelands; remnant or regenerating gully or
hill forest or riparian regeneration along streams and around wetlands.
These natural areas can be protected and restored by creating farm reserves in partnership with the Marlborough District
Council under the Significant Natural Areas (SNA) project. The Council offers advice and field assistance as well as
financial support. Support for protecting native vegetation can also be sought from Department of Conservation
Biodiversity Fund as well as the QE II National Trust.
Plant woodlots to produce timber suitable for on farm use or sale
Where there is good access and suitable sheltered sites, establish small-scale farm woodlots to produce naturally
durable farm timber that can be sawn on-site. Suitable durable timber species that are adapted to drylands include
stringybarks, ironbarks and box eucalypts. These mature in the medium term (25-50 years). Oak, and possibly totara
could also be planted to mature over a longer term (50+ years).
Woodlots require fencing to protect new plantings. With pruning and thinning, they can produce valuable timber and
once established, will provide shelter and shade.
Develop farm tourism
Tourism offers the wider community an opportunity to diversify its economy and access an alternative income source.
The Starborough Flaxbourne district is readily accessible to tourists, being located on SH 1. This is New Zealand’s driest
district and oldest farm landscape, with unique native plants and an attractive coastline.
Successful farm tourism ventures could be based on telling the stories of the district’s fascinating natural and cultural
history. Opening the doors of historic homesteads and gardens, developing walking and cycling routes and partnering
with others in the community, are all options.
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3. Renewable energy generation
There are properties in the area with the potential for wind-farming. This could raise issues over the landscape
impact of the turbines and whether the community would regard wind-farms as spoiling the scenery. The potential
for on-farm small-scale wind energy generation could be further investigated.
Starborough Flaxbourne landscape model
The landscape model developed for the project was designed to visually present farm management options, using
the following computer-generated images based on four locations at Bonavaree.
The first two images present landscape changes achievable in the medium to longer term (15-20 years) on a range
of farm sites including:
• Flat valley floor and easy downs;
• Rolling coastal country;
• Moderate to steep north facing hill; and
• Moderate to steep south facing hill.
The major focus of these images is to identify and display woody plants, both native and exotic, with potential for the
Starborough Flaxbourne landscape and to present how these could look once established.
An additional image highlights local features and tourism opportunities within the local landscape.
39 Starborough Flaxbourne Soil Conservation Project