The extent of developed and undeveloped agricultural land in the Douglas Daly Region and the application of stream buffers

J. Hill
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment, Natural Systems Division

The extent of arable land both developed and undeveloped in the Douglas Daly Region has been calculated from land resource mapping originally published by Aldrick and Robinson (1972). All land surveyed was allocated an agricultural capability rating from A to E. The extent of these classes both developed and undeveloped on selected portions has been calculated as well as the total across the study area. In accordance with the land clearing guidelines of the Northern Territory, native buffers have been allocated to various watercourses according to stream order and recommended width. The results are presented in a series of tables with interpretative comments.

This report provides useful information on the amount of area that has the potential to be developed into agricultural lands, which could be used to determine the future land-uses in the area.