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Published in: Environmental Earth Sciences 3/2010

01-04-2010 | Original Article

Contribution of diffuse sources to the sediment and phosphorus budgets in Ben Chifley Catchment, Australia

Authors: A. K. M. Mostafizur Rahman, Dhia Al Bakri

Published in: Environmental Earth Sciences | Issue 3/2010

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Abstract

Relative contribution of different diffuse sources to the sediment and phosphorous (P) budgets in the Ben Chifley Reservoir was estimated using a multivariate mixing model and geochemical indices and tracers. The influence of the underlying geology on land use characteristics and the dynamics of sediment and P in the catchment were discussed. Sediments currently in transport to the reservoir are derived mainly from areas underlain by Quaternary alluvium, accounting for 33% of the reservoir sediment budget. A major portion of the sediments from the Quaternary alluvium originates from pasture land which also contributes about 60% of sediment-bound P in the reservoir, followed by cropland (30%) and forest area (10%). Phosphorus-based fertiliser contributes more than 50% of the soil P in pasture and cropland and more than 60% in forest plantation area. The remaining P reaching the reservoir originates from natural soils (native sources). Phosphate from both fertiliser and native sources are transported to the water courses and ultimately the reservoir as a consequence of gully, stream bank and surface erosion. Erosion control, trapping of fertiliser runoff, establishing riparian vegetation and reducing application of P-based fertiliser by increasing native pasture cultivation in the risk areas should be considered as management options for controlling the impact of P and sediment in the reservoir.

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Metadata
Title
Contribution of diffuse sources to the sediment and phosphorus budgets in Ben Chifley Catchment, Australia
Authors
A. K. M. Mostafizur Rahman
Dhia Al Bakri
Publication date
01-04-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Environmental Earth Sciences / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 1866-6280
Electronic ISSN: 1866-6299
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-009-0187-1

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