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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Soil conservation, Farm planning, Layout, Fences, Erosion, Erosion control, Western Australia
Disciplines
Natural Resources and Conservation | Soil Science | Sustainability
First Page Number
503
Last Page Number
507
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
ON most farms, particularly in the cereal and sheep districts, the paddocks as we know them are fenced off into neat squares or rectangles.
The original fencing was done in such a way that the paddock layout, as well as the fences, completely disregards the topography or natural features of the land. Often this has encouraged soil erosion.
In properly laid out paddocks there should be a very close relationship between the natural features of the farm, the fence plan, and soil conservation.
Recommended Citation
Spencer, G W.
(1961)
"Natural paddocks help soil conservation,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 2:
No.
6, Article 11.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol2/iss6/11
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