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Abstract:
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(En)
A five day field survey of degradation in the Upper Canning Catchment revealed several areas of concern. Key concerns are: - Erosion Various forms of water erosion were present that probably have a significant effect on the water quality of the Canning (and Swan) River. Much of the water erosion results from hte installation and maintenance of infrastructure and developments, e.g. roads, subdivisions, stormwater drains etc. Reviewing standard practices, raising of awareness of consequences of erosionnd training in urban erosion and sediment control techniques is recommended. - Vegetation Relatively large tracts of government remnant vegetation (or "bush") are in the catchment and significant amounts of private remnant vegetation is also collectiv
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