Dynamics of woody vegetation and water in the central Pilbara - understanding and managing for environmental change

开发和应用技术和知识以加强半干旱环境的可持续管理具有高度优先性和显著的经济、社会和环境效益。皮尔巴拉地区的铁矿石出口价值预计明年将增长近30%，而未来4年的铁矿石产量预计将超过600亿美元。然而，这些资源开发的持续和迅速扩大取决于环境监督和采用适应性管理办法。因此，这项研究将为了解皮尔巴拉生态系统做出重大贡献，皮尔巴拉生态系统为所有澳大利亚人提供了巨大的经济财富。

The development and application of technologies and knowledge for enhancing sustainable management of semi-arid environments are of high priority and significant economic, social and environmental benefit. The value of iron ore exports from the Pilbara is expected to grow by nearly 30% in the next year, while the projected production of iron ore over the next 4 years is expected to be valued in excess of 60 billion dollars. However, continued and rapid expansion in the development of these resources is contingent on environmental oversight and adoption of an adaptive management approach. This research will thus make a major contribution to understanding the Pilbara ecosystems that provide tremendous economic wealth for all Australians.