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Study of the Geomorphic, Soil and Geohydrological Conditions of the Timor West/Black Ranges Area

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This report: A Study of the Geomorphic, Soil and Geohydrological Conditions of the Timor West/Black Ranges Area was prepared by Chris Day in 1985 - for the former Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands.

This study was a component of research into dryland salinity associated with groundwater discharge in Victoria. It investigated the possible relationships between local hydrology and groundwater of the 'deep leads'. A second objective of the study was to identify landscape units and present the physical information necessary to assist management planning and allow general hydrological interpretation for areas of localised salting.

The causes and mechanisms of salting at Timor West/Black ranges are discussed, drawing together hydrogeology and terrain information. Particular emphasis is given to the influence of tertiary period buried streams ('deep leads') on shallow groundwater. Drilling, together with a review of relevant mining records provided important groundwater information. Soils and terrain maps were compiled to determine possible recharge zones and provide information relevant to land management planning. land management options are discussed and proposals for further study highlighted.



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Abstract (PDF 358KB)
Introduction (PDF 74KB)
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Objective of the Study (PDF 73KB)
2.
History (PDF 74KB)
3.
The Physical Environment (PDF 2MB)
3.1 Climate
3.2 Geology/Geomorphology
3.3 Soils
3.4 Soil Infiltration Measurements
4.
Hydrology (PDF 885KB)
4.1 Deep Leads
4.2 Other Groundwaters
4.3 Surface Drainage
5.
Land Deterioration (PDF 160KB)
5.1 Salting
5.2 Erosion
6.
Land Use (PDF 73KB)
7.
Vegetation (PDF 88KB)
Conclusions and Recommendations (PDF 82KB)
References (PDF 74KB)
Appendix I - Bore Logs (PDF 99KB)
Appendix II - Hydrographs (PDF 331KB)

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