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Integrated natural and cultural resource management for pastoral properties in the East Kimberley project - learnings of the project

The research project highlighted the challenges involved in promoting sustainable development on Indigenous-held pastoral properties in the East Kimberley. Cultural traditions and aspirations, conventional natural resource management (NRM) practices and institutional issues all need to be addressed simultaneously to improve management outcomes in northern Australia. Integrated planning options identified by the project informed policy makers on indigenous (more)...

Mastering vegetation management for both conservation and profit

The widespread adoption of agroforestry and native vegetation management is seen as a means of supporting agricultural productivity; increasing the resilience of farming businesses in the face of increasingly uncertain climate and market conditions; reducing the environmental impacts of agricultural management; and enhancing regional biodiversity, aesthetic and cultural values.

Integrated Natural and Cultural Resource Management for Pastoral Properties in the East Kimberley Project: Learnings of the Project

learnings of the project

This report provides guidance on the options for sustainable development of Indigenous-held properties that acknowledge cultural traditions and aspirations in addition to addressing conventional natural resource management practices. The report also documents the challenges encountered in the project itself and what worked. Issues that were addressed included collaborative research and multidisciplinary team work; project work; confidentiality of cultural information; redefinition of project (more)...

Aboriginal Management and Planning for Country

respecting and sharing traditional knowledge

Summary report on Subprogram 5 of the Ord-Bonaparte Program.

The Summary Booklet includes a CD-ROM with a PDF version of the full report.

A CD-ROM of the full report can also be obtained separately - order product code PR040788.