Design and establishment of forest species trials for evaluation of irrigation with coal seam gas water - BRIT Trials
Specifications
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Scope:
Design and establishment of forest species trials for evaluation of coal seam gas water irrigation quality and quantity, including design of whole-of-water balance real-time monitoring system. Trial establishment included:
- Soil sampling to identify a range of contrasting soil types
- Species selection
- Trial parameter selection and replicated trial design
- Monitoring system design
- Site preparation, trial layout and seedling establishment and maintenance
- Commencement report
- Contribution to beneficial use application regulatory approval
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Benefit to Client:
This project delivered the client a set of forest species trials for evaluation of irrigation with a range of coal seam gas water qualities and quantities, providing both the client and regulator with a sound base for informed decision making on an expanded irrigation program.
- Market Sector: Oil and Gas
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Capabilities:
- Irrigated forest & fodder crops for beneficial use of waste water
- Soil surveying and land capability assessment
- Research Services
- Location: Queensland
- Year: 2009 - 2010 - 2011