Use and conservation of central Australian dunefields |
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| Authors: | R Buckley |
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| Institution: | Department of Biogeography & Geomorphology, Australian National University, PO Box 4, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia |
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| Abstract: | The arid central Australian dunefields consist largely of alternating swales and longitudinal sandridges whose plant cover and animal populations are dependent on past years' rainfall. The three main uses at present are cattle grazing, oil and mineral exploration, the establishment of reserves and tourism. Constraints on, and implications of, these and additional minor uses and possible future uses are reviewed and assessed with particular reference to conservation. |
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