Thesis
The hydrology, biochemistry and management of drained coastal acid sulphate soil backswamps in the lower Clarence River floodplain
Southern Cross University, School of Environmental Science and Management
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Southern Cross University
2004
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Abstract
This study examined the water quality and hydrological characteristics of several artificially drained acid sulphate soil (ASS) backswamps on the lower Clarence River coastal floodplain. Drainage fluxes of acidity and deoxygenating compounds were quantified and biogeochemical processes affecting the chemical characteristics of surface waters investigated. Alteration of groundwater and soil geochemistry due to encroachment of Melaleuca quinquenervia was examined. The effects of a weir and tidal exchange on acid export, drain water quality and groundwater behaviour were also assessed.
Details
- Title
- The hydrology, biochemistry and management of drained coastal acid sulphate soil backswamps in the lower Clarence River floodplain
- Creators
- Scott Gregory Johnston
- Contributors
- Peter Slavich (Supervisor) - Southern Cross UniversityLeigh Sullivan (Supervisor) - Southern Cross UniversityPhillip Hirst (Contributor) - Southern Cross University
- Awarding Institution
- Southern Cross University; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Theses
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Southern Cross University
- Publisher
- Southern Cross University, School of Environmental Science and Management
- Number of pages
- various pagings
- Identifiers
- SCU1150; 991012821150702368
- Copyright
- © Scott G. Johnston 2004
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Thesis