Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0235289

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0235289

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Urban salinity in Kalgoorlie-Boulder: Causes, extent and treatment through revegetation - a pilot study for Australian rural towns. The National Land and Water Resources Audit suggests that salinity will threaten 200 towns in Australia by 2050. The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has a salinity problem caused by shallow, saline groundwater. This project will: (a) document and map the extent and causes of salinity, (b) determine whether salinity can be controlled through improved surface drainage and revegetation, and (c) conduct adaptation trials of ornamental trees and shrubs for tolerance to salt, waterlogging and inundation. The work will be conducted in partnership with the City Council and local Urban Landcare Group. Outcomes will be disseminated through WA's Rural Towns Program, national conferences and scientific papers.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 2002

End Date: 12-2005

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $67,635.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Landscape Ecology | Landscape Planning | Hydrology Not Elsewhere Classified | Ecological Applications |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Land and water management | Integrated (ecosystem) assessment and management | Industrial/degraded areas

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