Jewels in the Landscape: Managing very high conservation value ground-layers in Box-Gum Grassy Woodlands

[摘要] Section 1. Introduction to this GuideThis guide aims to help managers recognise, understand and manage Box-Gum Grassy Woodlands that contain particularly high conservation value ground-layers with a diversity of native wildflowers. It draws on long-term scientific research to understand what makes the ground-layer diverse, and highlights management regimes that are beneficial or detrimental to this diversity.Key messages•This guide focuses on rare, very high conservation value diverse ground-layers in Box-Gum Grassy Woodlands, which are typically dominated by Kangaroo grass and/or Poa Tussock.•It aims to help land managers – including local councils, developers, community groups, natural resource managers, landcare groups and rural fire agencies – recognise and maintain the high biodiversity values of these woodland ground-layers.•The guide brings an ecological perspective, focusing on how the native plant diversity and weediness of the ground-layer depends on disturbance regimes (particularly fire, grazing and mowing).•Key research underpinning the guide was undertaken in the NSW Central and South West slopes regions. Many of its principles are relevant across the broader Box-Gum Grassy Woodlands of south-eastern Australia.•The guide can assist practical implementation of woodland management by providing background for developing a site management plan - a current legislative requirement for most lands administered by a government body.

[发布日期] 2015-06-30 [发布机构] CSIRO

[学科分类] 地球科学(综合)