Goal

Sustainable management of our natural resources

Indicator - 12.1.1.

Area of land affected by salinity

Measure of Progress - 12.1.1.1.

Area of land affected by salinity

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Baseline Measurement

In 2001, 53,500 hectares of Tasmanian soils were affected by salinity

Where does this information come from?

Department of Primary Industry and Water

Why do we use this Measure?

Salinity decreases agricultural production and threatens some elements of biodiversity

Explanation of measure

The measure is the number of hectares of Tasmanian soils affected by salinity

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	Maintain
2010	Reduce
2015	Reduce
2020	Reduce