Managing landscapes to meet public biodiversity goals and farm business goals <p>This project had four core elements:</p> <ol> <li> <div class="scg-2">It involved a case study approach to farm businesses. Eight case study properties, including two 'lifestyle' properties, were selected in 2 regions in the mid Goulburn Broken Catchment , including the Violet Town and Broadford regions.</div> </li> <li> <div class="scg-2">Inferential statistical methods, spatial modelling and rule-based modelling were used to analyse and model ecological data.</div> </li> <li> <div class="scg-2">Detailed economic analysis of these strategies was carried out using standard techniques for determining profitability and cash flow of strategies compared to a 'do-nothing' approach.</div> </li> <li> <div class="scg-2">Finally, standard extension techniques were used to engage a wide range of landholders and extension officers.</div> </li> </ol> 2009-04-28T02:13:01Z 2009-07-30T07:31:34Z <ol> <li>To identify the capacity of commercial and non-commercial landholders to invest in conservation of native biodiversity, using current resources</li> <li>To assess the impact of investing in conservation work on the landholders' cash flow and farm business profitability</li> <li>To determine what is required (such as resources, dollars, information etc) for landholders to invest in conservation of native<br /> biodiversity</li> <li>To identify the best, most practical ways of managing native biodiversity while maintaining cash flow, productivity and other<br /> management goals</li> <li>To assess the on-farm costs and benefits of undertaking any conservation work</li> </ol> DAV40