Salinity and Land Degradation

Salinity is the presence of salts in soil and water. In sufficient quantity, these salts may be detrimental to plants and animals. Some of the issues concerned with salinity in irrigation and groundwater are addressed in this area.

In this topic

Cropping with Saline Irrigation Water
Irrigation guidelines for cropping with saline water.
Extent and Impacts of Salinity
Information, maps and a copy of the full report on the effects of dryland salinity in Tasmania.
Groundwater and Salinity
Groundwater can mobilise and transport soluble salts.
Irrigation Water Quality
Irrigation water quality can be classified in terms of the measured conductivity level.
Land Degradation & Salinity Risk Project
A project in the Waterhouse, Tunbridge and Coal Valley districts investigated the impacts of land use change on environmental systems, including groundwater levels.
Land Salinity Assessment
The full report of the 2006 project to trial the applicability of the recommended national indicators and protocols for the evaluation of land salinity.
Saline Water - Risks
Irrigating with saline water has risks but you can take steps to manage it.
Salinity Glossary
Salinity and soil related terms.
Salinity in Tasmania
Salinity is a significant problem within certain areas of the State.
Tasmanian Salinity Strategy
A strategic framework to guide activities and resourcing by Government, NRM regions and the wider community for salinity management in Tasmania.