Biocrusts in the Australian Rangelands

Biocrusts are a critical part of soil health and landscape function across Australian rangelands. Recent research highlights their benefits, especially in grazing systems.

This fact sheet by Southern Queensland Landscapes is a comprehensive guide to understanding biocrusts and the latest research on their function in grazing ecosystems in Australian rangelands.

For more information about biocrusts visit Boosting natural regeneration of the nitrogen capital in grazing lands (Biocrusts project).

Biocrusts in the Australian rangelands was developed by Southern Queensland Landscapes as part of the GrazingFutures Livestock Business Resilience project.