How is land used in Australia?

Answer 1

Although Australia is perceived as a dry and arid country, it is actually exceedingly productive, making Australia one of he few nations to be capable of true self-sufficiency, if it wer so needed.

Most land in Australia is used for agriculture or for grazing sheep and cattle. Land use in Austalia can be broken down into the following approximate divisions:

62%: Agricultural land and livestock grazing

16%: Minimal use, meaning reserved, vacant or crown land

13% native title and protected areas, including indigenous uses

6.5%: nature conservation

2%: Forestry

0.5%: built environment, including both urban and periurban areas and open-cut mines.