Managing landscapes to meet public biodiversity goals and farm business goals

This project had four core elements:

1. 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.
2. Inferential statistical methods, spatial modelling and rule-based modelling were used to analyse and model ecological data.
3. 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.
4. Finally, standard extension techniques were used to engage a wide range of landholders and extension officers.

Outcomes

1. To identify the capacity of commercial and non-commercial landholders to invest in conservation of native biodiversity, using current resources
2. To assess the impact of investing in conservation work on the landholders’ cash flow and farm business profitability
3. To determine what is required (such as resources, dollars, information etc) for landholders to invest in conservation of native
    biodiversity
4. To identify the best, most practical ways of managing native biodiversity while maintaining cash flow, productivity and other
   management goals
5. To assess the on-farm costs and benefits of undertaking any conservation work

Publications and Resources

None listed

Citation

Land & Water Australia. 2009. Managing landscapes to meet public biodiversity goals and farm business goals. [Online] (Updated July 30th, 2009)
Available at: http://lwa.gov.au/node/3316 [Accessed Tuesday 16th of March 2010 03:58:59 PM ].