The re-establishment of vegetation on the banks of the Goulburn River is limited, with many locations having no vegetation. The limited recovery of vegetation at some location may be due to a number of factors and warrant investigation through field based experimental manipulations. Field based experimental manipulations should aim to assess if vegetation recovery is limited by: The availability of propagules. Poor retention of propagules on the banks due to the lack of wood/litter, soil surface roughness or erosion. The depth and duration of inundation experienced during early plant establishment. The availability of microclimates required for establishment.
The re-establishment of vegetation on the banks of the Goulburn River is limited, with many locations having no vegetation. The limited recovery of vegetation at some location may be due to a number of factors and warrant investigation through field based experimental manipulations. Field based experimental manipulations should aim to assess if vegetation recovery is limited by: The availability of propagules. Poor retention of propagules on the banks due to the lack of wood/litter, soil surface roughness or erosion. The depth and duration of inundation experienced during early plant establishment. The availability of microclimates required for establishment.
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