BDBSA Project Metadata Detail

Survey/Project Number: 1082          Total No. of Sites: 14
Survey/Project Name: SALINITY IMPACTS UPPER SOUTH EAST
Abstract: This project aims to investigate the effect of rising groundwater and salinity on the health of low-lying vegetation in the Bunbury-Taunta area, South East region, South Australia. 14 vegetation survey sites were conducted in 1992. METHODOLOGY: Survey site methodology was the Biological Survey of SA, with quadrats generally being 30 m x 30 m but some were 5 m x 50 m. The study's objectives were to: 1. Map and describe different health classes and extent of vegetation degradation; 2. Describe the process and timing of vegetation decline; 3. Predict future decline in vegetation health. At each site, species presence and abundance data was collected; samples of soil, groundwater and surface water were collected for salinity readings, and a general description of the area was made. Photopoints were also established. The data was then analysed subjectively to determine the typical characteristics for each health class. REFERENCE: Webb, L (1993), An investigation into the environmental effects of rising groundwater and salinity on native vegetation in the Bunbury-Taunta area in the Upper South East of South Australia. Dept. of Environment and Land Management.
 
Start Date: 07/12/1992      End Date: 10/12/2012
Survey Type: Vegetation Only
   
Study Area Description: The study area is located in the Bunbury-Taunta area, approximately 30 km south-east of Keith in the Upper South East. The area is bordered by the Keith-Cantara Road, Taunta Road, Keith-Woodswell Road and White Elephant Road. The main wetland basins occur along the Duck Island watrcourse.
Objectives
         Vegetation: The study's objectives were to map and describe the different health classes and extent of vegetation degradation, describe the process and timing of vegetation decline, and predict future decline in vegetation health
         Fauna: *** No fauna survey objectives recorded
Methodology
         Vegetation: *** No vegetation methodology recorded
         Fauna: *** No vertebrate methodology recorded

Data Distribution Rules: Public Dataset
Project Basis: Vegetation : Biological Survey of South Australia - Standard Survey methodology used.
Information Authority: Department for Environment and Heritage - Environment Policy