Native Pastures
| The findings of a survey of native pastures in the Upper Wimmera is complete after two years of information collection. The report ‘Upper Wimmera native pasture benchmark survey 2006’ (prepared by Julie Andrew, DPI Stawell) details the findings of a field survey that investigated native grasses growing on hill and granite salinity recharge areas in the upper Wimmera region. The report also includes the results of interviews with 35 graziers utilisng native pastures. The interviews covered past management, current grazing management and native grass knowledge. As a benchmark, the report proposes future activities to help improve native pasture management for increased perenniality and ground cover as well as productivity. Julie notes that ‘there were some surprising findings - for example, the high rates of summer to autumn destocking of hill country and the limited grass identification skills’. The wide distribution of wallaby grass on over 90% of the surveyed sites emphasises its persistent and hardy nature. Printed or electronic copies of the report are available. Contact Julie Andrew 5358 8902. |  |
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This document was last reviewed on 30/10/2008