Burning trash left behind after mechanical harvesting of sugar cane. South of Cairns, Queensland, July 1976.

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Land Use -- Queensland, North -- Wet Tropics
Burning trash left behind after mechanical harvesting of sugar cane

South of Cairns, Queensland

July 1976

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This practice was widespread before trash blanket mulching was found to retain soil moisture and nutrients and prevent soil erosion.
Tropical humid lowlands.
References:
Publications of the Queensland Dept. of Primary Industries' South Johnstone Experiment Station, Innisfail.

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