Diversity in a piped system

2004

Research organisaton
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Jonathan Starks (BCG)
Year(s) 2004
Contributor Birchip Cropping Group
Trial location(s) Birchip, VIC
Diversity in a piped system locations
Aims
  • To assess the biodiversity values of stock water points in the Wimmera Mallee Channel/Dam region and the Northern Mallee Pipeline region.
  • To determine whether biodiversity and the environmental values of open water can be maintained in a farming landscape through the use of purpose-built water points for wildlife.
  • To develop guidelines for farmers and industry on the use of water points for best management of wildlife within a piped water delivery system.
Key messages
  • The completion of the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline will introduce long term changes to wildlife populations on farms across the region.
  • Surveys undertaken by BCG have shown that the wildlife values on farms are higher where there is open water available and where native vegetation is present.
  • Installing a wildlife water point on a farm can be an efficient and cost-effective way of enhancing wildlife values in the Wimmera and Mallee within a piped water delivery system.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source RIRDC
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

The Diversity in a Piped System Project (2004-2006) was funded by Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC). The project was undertaken in collaboration with CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, Wimmera, North Central and Mallee Catchment Management Authorities and Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water Authority. Thanks to all those who hosted study sites across the region!


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type None: No crop specified
Treatment type(s)
  • Farm operations: Other
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Not applicable

Birchip 2004

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Birchip, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Birchip, VIC Vertosol
Soil Moisture Source: BOM/ANU
Average amount of water stored in the soil profile during the year, estimated by the OzWALD model-data fusion system.
Year Birchip VIC
2004 281.0mm
2003 275.8mm
2002 240.1mm
2001 285.1mm
2000 290.6mm
National soil grid Source: CSIRO/TERN
NOTE: National Soil Grid data is aggregated information for background information on the wider area
Actual soil values can vary significantly in a small area and the trial soil tests are the most relevant data where available

Soil properties

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Climate

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

Birchip VIC

CAUTION: Trial site locality unknown; Climate data sourced from Birchip Cropping Group office location
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Some data on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology

SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol 16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.

Trial report and links

2004 trial report



Trial last modified: 07-05-2019 16:38pm AEST