Trueman, M.,
Brocklehurst, P. S.,
Thompson, T.,
McLennan, A.,
Kahl, M.,
Northern Territory. Department of Land Resource Management,
Collection
E-Publications,
E-Books,
PublicationNT,
Date
2014-09-01,
Location
Katherine,
Description
Dieback is a phenomenon where trees prematurely die or decline in condition (Nadolny 2002). It often occurs at a stand-level, meaning that it occurs within a whole stand or part of a stand, rather than isolated trees (Mueller-Dombois 1988). It can occur rapidly or gradually, and can be caused by natural or anthropogenic agents (Nadolny 2002; Department for Environment and Heritage 2005). Dieback can pose a significant threat to native vegetation, especially if the causative agent is persistent and increasing in distribution, such as the root fungus Phytopthora cinnamomi that has had widespread and devastating impacts on Australian native species (Cahill et al. 2008).,
Notes
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT),