xx, 279 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Contents
National Land and Water Resources Audit -- Summary -- Australians and natural resource management 2002 -- In partnership -- 1. Our land and water resources: setting the scene -- 2. Natural resource management decisions: an integrated approach -- 3. Australian farmers: relating to natural resource management -- 4. Soil resources: productivity -- 5. Beyond the paddock -- 6. Regional economic assessment -- 7. Building regional capacity for change -- 8. Ways forward -- Appendices: Economic data by river basin; Estimation of relative yields; Briefing papers from Fitzroy Signposts Project; 'Best practices' management principles for the dairy industry; Benefit transfer guidelines -- Glossary -- References
Summary
Aims to facilitate improved natural resource management decision making. Presents the key findings of the first Australia-wide assessment of the physical condition and use of natural resources integrated with social and economic information. Focuses on people--those who manage and depend on the natural resources, and their capacity, motivation and opportunities to implement changes to bring about improved social, economic and environmental outcomes
Analysis
Natural resource management
Soil conservation
Farms
Socioeconomic status
Salinity
Regional development
Federal issue
Notes
"Natural Heritage Trust"--Cover
"March 2002"--Verso of title-page
Bibliography
References and further reading: pages 272-277
Notes
Also available online at the National Land and Water Resources Audit - Australian Natural resources Atlas site at: http://audit.ea.gov.au/anra/atlas_home.cfm -- Click on Theme reports
