Media release no.
23 March 2001 Agriculture Western Australia will assess more than 2.5 million hectares of land for salinity risk in the State's agricultural areas over the next year through a new Rapid Catchment Appraisal process. Landholders will be provided with an assessment of risk to natural resources and options to manage those risks, including the likely cost and help to access further assistance. Data on the salinity risk to farming systems will be made available at information exchange days to be held by the end of April. The presentation of final reports to landholders detailing management options and impacts is expected towards the end of the year. Other agricultural areas not previously assessed will receive similar assistance by the end of 2005.