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Design and establishment of forest species trials for evaluation of irrigation with coal seam gas water - BRIT Trials

Design and establishment of forest species trials for evaluation of irrigation with coal seam gas water - BRIT Trials

Specifications

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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