The management of groundwater abstraction for construction dewatering in areas with sulfidic soil materials; the management of sulfidic dredge soil; and the management of accumulations of monosulfidic blacks oozes (MBOs).
Assessment levels for Soil, Sediment and WaterThis updated version of the assessment levels for soil, sediment and water guideline has been prepared by the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC)
Carbon Farming initiativeThe Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) is a voluntary carbon offsets scheme. It is an integral component of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) and allows land managers to earn carbon credits by changing land use or management practices to store carbon or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Case studies in soil acidity managementIn this section you will find detailed information on various case studies highlighting the long-term benefits of liming and different options used by farmers for incorporating lime.
Improving soil carbon storage and measurementImproving soil carbon storage can help reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Farmers can increase the carbon stored in soil by changing land management practices. These practices increase the living and decomposing organic matter in soil. Increasing the amount of carbon in soil can also support:
improved agricultural productivity
protection against drought and erosion
improved water quality and biodiversity.
Soil acidity in Western AustraliaSoil acidity is a major constraint to farming in Western Australia. Extensive surveys of soil pH profiles across the south-west show that more than 70% of surface soils and almost half of subsurface soils are below appropriate pH levels. The majority of growers now place soil acidity in their top three management priorities. Managing soil acidity is both achievable and profitable.
Soil pHYou can read about the pH scale, soil pH buffering and measurement of pH
Soil sampling and testing on a small propertyAccurate soil tests allow small landholders to make sound decisions about fertiliser management for productive crops and pastures.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides this information to improve agricultural productivity and reduce environmental problems caused by nutrient leakage.
Soil sampling high rainfall pastures in Western AustraliaSoil sampling and testing is an essential part of making good fertiliser decisions. Fertilisers are a large cost to farming pastures in high rainfall areas. This page is specific to sampling high rainfall pastures (more than 600mm average annual rainfall) in the south-west of Western Australia.
Soil samplingSoil sampling to identify the chemical composition of your soil, either the plant available nutrients or the total
nutrient pool can be a valuable source of information on which to make informed decisions. Informed decisions
regarding the need for inputs and the appropriate type of soil amendment or management to be applied.
Guideline: Assessment and management of contaminated sitesThis document provides guidance on the assessment and management of contaminated sites in Western Australia within the legislative framework of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, Regulations 2006 and the national site assessment framework provided in the National Environment Protection Measure 1999.
Identification and investigation of acid sulfate soils and acidic landscapesThis guideline provides guidance in relation to the minimum level of investigation required to:
identify the presence or the absence of acid sulfate soil (ASS) in areas likely to be disturbed by a proposed development or other project; and, if present
define the nature and extent of ASS and the amount of existing and potential acidity it contains in order to determine appropriate management measures.
ASRIS - Australian Soil Resource Information SystemASRIS provides online access to the best publicly available information on soil and land resources in a consistent format across Australia. It provides information at seven different scales
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