The significance of the physical environment of the Macquarie Marshes |
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| Authors: | Philippa M Brock |
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| Institution: | Macquarie Marshes Catchment Committee , Macquarie University , Australia |
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| Abstract: | This paper explores the significance of the Macquarie Marshes, in particular providing an overview of their physical attributes. Previous literature has generally been restricted to specific fields and much is unpublished ‘grey’ literature. This paper emphasises the importance of this internationally recognised wetland, both as a complete ecosystem, and for specific landscape, water‐quality filtering, vegetation and fauna attributes. It provides an extended summary of the area and of its 1997 status. By summarising previous research, it provides a base from which future research can be scoped. |
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| Keywords: | Physical environment Macquarie Marshes wetlands land use river flows water allocations flora fauna |
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