#$%^&*AU2012101322A420121011.pdf#####Abstract The Monitoring Tool is a system of rangeland self assessment that uses practical methodology to identify and assess on property ecological impacts such as: the extent and value of perennial ground cover, the efficiency of property and catchment water infiltration, the extent and source of soil erosion and run off and the impacts of excessive total grazing pressure. The Monitoring Tool will be critical in driving future land use decisions and providing accurate data on the condition of pastoral leases and the outcomes of NRM funded projects. This Monitoring Tool is a self-evaluation model for the rangelands of WA that will provide strong evidence of environmental stewardship and can be used as part of an environmental management system.
