The use of the land survey record to assess changes in vegetation structure. A case study from the darling downs, Queensland, Australia

Rangeland Journal

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 132-142

  Fensham, R J ^a   Holman, J E ^a  

^a QUEENSLAND HERBARIUM   (Australia)

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EID: 0000526948     PISSN: 10369872     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/RJ9980132     Document Type: Article

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