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Regional engagement and spatial modelling for natural resource management planning
Wayne S Meyer1,2, Brett A Bryan3, David M Summers4
1Environment Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia.
Sustainability Science
|September 4, 2018
Summary
This study explored transdisciplinary approaches for agricultural natural resource management in Australia. While the landscape futures analysis tool (LFAT) showed promise, limited integration into regional plans highlights challenges in implementing sustainable land use strategies.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Environmental Management
- Social-Ecological Systems
Background:
- Unsustainable agricultural land use presents complex social-ecological challenges.
- Traditional scientific approaches are insufficient for addressing these issues.
- Holistic and inclusive (transdisciplinary) processes are necessary for effective natural resource management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a transdisciplinary project for natural resource management planning in southern Australia.
- To review previous planning processes and identify improvements.
- To develop stakeholder engagement tools and assess process effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed existing regional planning processes.
- Employed an envisioning process to define regional aspirations.
- Developed the Landscape Futures Analysis Tool (LFAT) for land use option assessment.
- Conducted semi-structured stakeholder interviews to evaluate the process.
Main Results:
- Regional plans were perceived as poorly informed by science, inflexible, and infrequently used.
- Envisioning identified shared values: trust, clear communication, resource wisdom, collaboration, and inclusivity.
- LFAT successfully integrated scientific data for planning and consultation, impressing stakeholders.
- Direct influence on updated regional plans was limited, despite anecdotal evidence of learning.
Conclusions:
- Transdisciplinary projects require strategies to overcome limitations like climate complexity, economic uncertainty, and insufficient integration.
- Embedding projects within planning processes and ensuring end-user capacity are crucial for successful implementation.
- Continued support and promotion are vital for the long-term impact of transdisciplinary initiatives in natural resource management.
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