AussieGRASS

The AussieGRASS project uses advanced spatial simulation techniques and supercomputing facilities to build on the research and experience of many of Australia's leading agronomists in developing a system for assessing and monitoring the condition of Australia's extensive grazing lands. AussieGRASS is an operational system run by Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Water. AussieGRASS outputs are used for informing policy developers, including through drought analysis and Exceptional Circumstance assessment, for research, and to support decisions by land managers. Outputs are mainly targeted to the grazing industries although water managers, fire management agencies and environmental and economic agencies also use model outputs. Model outputs for landholders are generally designed for medium term tactical operations i.e. planning de-stocking or re-stocking operations to support environmental sustainability and avoid land degradation.