With winter upon us water erosion and its consequences become more evident. Water erosion results in the loss of valuable topsoil and associated nutrients and carbon affecting its ability to sustain plant growth. It is also major contributor to siltation and eutrophication of water bodies as well as declining stream quality as a result of turbidity and salinity. In the Perth NRM region over 14% of land has a moderate to extreme susceptibility to water erosion
Management should focus on decreasing the amount of runoff and reducing erodibility of the soil. Sustainable practices include:
Management resources
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Horse and small landholding property management
Vineyards
Orchards
Market gardens
Links:
[1] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/horse-management/maintain-groundcover
[2] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/horse-management/seasonal-wet-areas-wet-seeps-and-drainage-lines
[3] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/horse-management/steep-slopes
[4] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/horse-management/fence-line-tracking
[5] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/horse-management/management-horse-feeding-watering-and-congregating-areas
[6] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/horse-management/management-watercourses-including-erosion-gullies-and-dams
[7] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/horse-management/stock-crossings
[8] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/vineyard-and-winery-management-guidelines/water-erosion
[9] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/orchard-management-guidelines/water-erosion
[10] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/market-garden-management-guidelines/water-erosion