Phase 1: Investigation

Regional bodies face many challenges when attempting to access, use and share the best available information and research for natural resource management. Between February 2005 and August 2006 the Knowledge for Regional NRM Program investigated improving ways of:

• adopting and sharing knowledge by regional NRM bodies
• improving knowledge connections between regional NRM bodies and research and information providers.

During phase 1,  the Program worked with regional bodies, national information providers, NRM facilitators and knowledge brokers to identify barriers to information exchange and possible solutions. A report titled: Improving the NRM knowledge system for regions (pdf 2043 KB) presents the findings of phase 1. The paper outlines a comprehensive approach to improving the NRM knowledge system and was designed using contributions from regional NRM bodies and knowledge providers, as well  successful initiatives from outside both the NRM sector and Australia. The approach consists of three overarching packages which are comprised of a number of services grounded in the real needs of regional bodies.

During phase 1 - Investigation the Knowledge for Regional NRM Program was involved in a number of Workshops and Forums.  

Phase 2: Implementation

Additional funding from Natural Heritage Trust enabled the implementation of some of the services in the packages described in Improving the NRM knowledge system for regions (pdf 2043KB). Information on phase 2 activities is available at Recent Activities.

Further information

Further information on the Program is available: Publications and Documents.