Incorporating geological effects in modeling of revegetation strategies for Salt-affected landscapes

Clarke, C.J., Hobbs, R.J., George, R.J. and Bell, R.W. (1999) Incorporating geological effects in modeling of revegetation strategies for Salt-affected landscapes. Environmental Management, 24 (1). pp. 99-109.

Abstract

The work highlights the difficulties of using standard sampling and statistical techniques to investigate regional phenomena and presents an integrated approach combining small-scale sampling with broad-scale observations to provide input into a modeling exercise. It is suggested that such approaches are vital if landscape- and regional-scale processes are to be understood and managed. The way in which the problem is perceived (holistically or piecemeal) affects the way treatments are designed and their effectiveness: past approaches have failed to integrate the various scales and processes involved. Effective solutions require an integrated holistic response.