National Forum

Putting the options into a broader context. How can we build effective investment in nature conservation on private land, meeting the needs of landholders, local communities, government, and private bodies? Common themes and priorities for the coming year.
Abstract for Judy Lambert and Carl Binning
Community Solutions/CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems
Bringing it all Together - The Big Picture
9-9:45am, Friday, 23 March 2001

The forum explores a diversity of mechanisms for resourcing the conservation of nature conservation on private land.

These mechanisms will be reviewed, recognising that increasingly, private landholders are taking the initiative in conserving native vegetation on their properties.

Government and non-government mechanisms to support these initiatives are also diversifying. However, for those involved in these conservation endeavours, the picture is often complex and fragmented.

As part of the review session, this paper will seek to examine how we can better invest in nature conservation on private land, taking account of the other influences outside resourcing.

The 'one stop shop' approach to Natural Heritage Trust funding is but one element attempting to address a greater need to provide landholders with an integrated suite of financial, property-right, educational and other incentives to support their work.

Commonwealth, State and Local Governments and community organizations all have roles to play.