Multiple Use Management in a Mediterranean Ecosystem—the Jarrah Forest, a Case Study1
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Research Officer, Forest Department, Research Station, Dwellingup W.A. 6213 Western Australia. Abstract: The jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata Sm.) forest of southwestern Australia extends over 21⁄2 million hectares. In addition to the climatic constraints on the formation of high, dense forest, the soils are impoverished and the vegetation is subject to frequent fire. As a consequence, the forest has developed unique adaptations. For 150 years, hardwood timber production was the principle objective. Now, there are true multiple use demands plus special disease problems and political constraints. This paper describes approaches to multiple use forest management in the presence of severe biological and political constraints.
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