Native Shrubs for Grazing in the Dry, Semi-Arid Sand Dunes of the Mallee Region of Victoria, Australia

Native Shrubs for Grazing in the Dry, Semi-Arid Sand Dunes of the Mallee Region of Victoria, Australia

Native shrubs have potential for growth and grazing in dry areas where alternative perennial pasture options are limited. Deep-rooted perennials have also been shown to reduce groundwater recharge and salinity to improve ecological stability. A forage shrub evaluation experiment was established at the Walpeup Research Station in the Mallee region of Victoria, Australia to compare the performance of a range of native species. The work was conducted as part of the Enrich project with the Future Farm Industries Cooperative Research Centre.