The Australian landscape has changed dramatically since European settlement and will continue to change. Many of the icons that characterise our unique landscape - old trees, variety of birds, etc., may cease to be a part of that landscape unless there is active management to preserve the remaining diversity of our flora and fauna. There is an increasing expectation by the Australian landscape has changed dramatically since European settlement and will continue to change. Many of the icons that characterise our unique landscape - old trees, variety of birds, etc., may cease to be a part of that landscape unless there is active management to preserve the remaining diversity of our flora and fauna. There is an increasing expectation by the community that these icons and landscapes need to be preserved. There is also a growing acceptance among woolgrowers that the retention of habitat and preservation of landscape values is an important part of their farming system

CSIRO and Land & Water Australia (LWA) carried out a joint three-year pilot project to gain a better understanding of occurrence and risks of Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) in the Australian riverine environment. The report presents part of this work including some significant findings from the project and discusses the implications for future research and management of the EDC issue in Australia.

Problems for stream health from human pressures and strategies and solutions to ameloriate these problems in Northe east Queensland Streams

This report presents the outcomes of a collaborative research project facilitated by the Australian Conservation Foundation and partners to test the applicability of the concept of a 'conservation economy' in Australia, and the relevance of the 'Ecotrust model' to foster the emergence of such an economy.

This publication brings together the findings from the National River Contaminants Program and includes: * Understanding Salinity thresholds in freshwater biodiversity * Nutrients as contaminants * Managing algal blooms in Australia

This report arises from a scoping brief presented to the author on 19th May 1995. The brief r required an overview of the R&D Program currently being conducted under the management of Dr Nick Schofield of the Land & Water Resources R&D Corporation and jointly established by that body, the Cotton R&D Corporation and the Murray Darling Basin Commission. The R&D program is entitled -Minimising the Impact of Pesticides on the Riverine Environment Using the Cotton Industry as a Model- .

This review is part of the standard procedures of the Land & Water Resources Research and Development Corporation (LWRRDC) to ensure that Research and Development (R&D) programs are accountable and responsive to the needs of investors, providers and users. The National Climate Variability R&D Program (NCVP) has been operational for five years, through two lots of three year phases, which al lows an effective assessment of its achievements. In addition, the review is timely in that it can contribute to the planning of a possible third phase of the program.

Native pastures are a valuable resource for woolgrowers. Maintaining the perennial components in a native pasture can contribute to improved tensile strength of wool and assist in the control of acidity and dryland salinity. * Strategic grazing and the careful use of fertiliser can significantly improve the profitability of these pasture systems. High rates of fertiliser or inappropriate grazing can reduce the contribution from valuable native grasses. * Woolgrowers need to be aware of their legal responsibilities when modifying management on their native pastures and grasslands

The National Program for Sustainable Irrigation is a collaboration between 16 investment partners including irrigator groups, water authorities, state government agencies, Research and Development Corporations and the Australian Government. This is their strategic plan for the period indicated which provides an overview of the vision, mission, objectives and values of NPSI.

An occasional magazine from Land & Water Australia's Native Vegetation Program that is full of new ways of thinking about, planning and managing the Australian Bush. This issue