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Increased deep-rooted perennial trees and shrubs

Impact

Deep-rooted perennial trees and shrubs play an important role in maintaining soil structural stability and groundwater levels.

Suggested indicator: Deep-rooted perennials*

Increased deep-rooted perennial trees and shrubs may be associated with:
Potential associated impacts Suggested indicators
Increased canopy cover 
  • Tree canopy cover & health*
  • Large trees*
Changed ground cover
Changed vegetation condition 
Changed environmental weed invasion
  • Weed species*
  • Weed cover*
Increased quality and quantity of soil organic matter 
  • Soil life*
  • Organic litter*
Potential for improved soil nutrient retention
  • Soil chemistry*
Reduced risk of soil erosion in some situations
  • Hillslope erosion*
  • Gully erosion*
  • Wind erosion*

Altered watertable

  • A falling watertable may reduce risk of soil salinity and/or sodicity

* Yet to be developed

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