  Sustainable
Ecosystems, a Division of the Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), aims
to deliver benefits by applying scientific skills in partnership
with the people who influence, use and manage Australian ecosystems.
In particular, the division's strengths lie in ecology, natural
resource management and agricultural systems. The division is
particularly interested in developing cross-disciplinary expertise
in understanding the connections between ecological and agricultural
systems and economic and social processes. Sustainable Ecosystems
strives to understand how these interconnected systems work at
many levels as well as over short and long time frames. The division
works with other CSIRO division, individual enterprises, such
as farms; regions, with their mix of industries and stakeholders;
and the nation or whole of industry level.
Other CSIRO Divisions who are contributing to the Markets Project
include:
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The
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
is the primary funder of the markets component of the Ecosystem
Services Project. RIRDC manages and funds priority research
and translates results into practical outcomes for industry
development. RIRDC achieves this by:
- Enhancing innovation in rural and related sectors;
- Fostering the development of new industries; and by
- Addressing strategic issues facing the rural sector
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In 1999-2000 RIRDC funded some 600 projects in 20 diverse
areas totalling around $21m. The funding comes from Commonwealth
appropriations, voluntary industry contributions, industry
levies and Commonwealth dollar for dollar matching funds.
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Land & Water Australia's
mission is to provide national leadership in generating
knowledge, informing debate and inspiring innovation and
action in sustainable natural resource management.
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The Goulburn
Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA) is
a case study region within the Ecosystem Services Project,
and also makes financial and significant in-kind contributions
to the project. The GBCMA was set up by the Victorian Government
to look after land and water resources in a region stretching
from close to the outskirts of Melbourne in the south to
the Murray River in the North. The Goulburn Broken CMA is
involved in on-ground works, including Landcare projects,
riverbank stabilisation works, tree planting and drainage
schemes. The funding is derived from State and Federal sources.
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The Blackwood Basin
Group delivers assistance in achieving sustainable
land management across the Blackwood Basin. The group specialises
and excels in accelerating on-ground action through coordination
of natural resource management and education and was the
recipient of the prestigious 2001 Thiess Services International
Riverprize.
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Coleambally
Irrigation Cooperative Limited is in the natural
resource services industry and provides various tools and
services to enhance farm viability. Their charter is to
balance farmer, community and stakeholder needs whilst maintaining
the long-term viability of the Coleambally Irrigation Area.
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NSW
Department of Infrastrucutre, Planning and Natural Resources
- Murrumbidgee Region aims to improve the management of
natural resources within the Murrumbidgee Catchment. In
conjunction with the Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Board,
targets for management include improved water quality, reduced
salinity levels, sustainable land use, maintenance of biodiversity
and community building to facilitate greater participation
in natural resource management.
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