Effectiveness of gully remediation in catchments draining to the Great Barrier Reef (Old ID 27084)

CSIRO
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

Gully erosion is a globally significant land degradation problem and major contributor to poor water quality in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) World Heritage Area. Gully rehabilitation can stabilise erosion and reduce downstream sediment yields, but the globally observed responses to rehabilitation are variable. This project will evaluate sediment yield and vegetation responses to several gully rehabilitation measures implemented in the Burdekin River catchment. The project will provide valuable new knowledge and understanding of the effectiveness of gully rehabilitation in savannah rangeland landscapes tributary to the GBR, and elsewhere in the world.

Date

23 Oct 2020 - 30 Jun 2021

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Gully remediation;Savanna rangeland;Land Management;Runoff;Water quality;Great Barrier Reef

Funding Body

CSIRO

Amount

43088.77

Project Team

N/A