A decision framework for natural resource management: A case study using plant introductions

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Volumn 46, Issue 11, 2006, Pages 1397-1405

  Wallace, K J ^a  

^a Crop Variety Testing Group   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS; DECISION MAKING; INTRODUCED SPECIES; MULTICRITERIA ANALYSIS; RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; RISK ASSESSMENT;

EID: 33749597004     PISSN: 08161089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/EA05219     Document Type: Review

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