Seeking mechanisms for improved integration of biodiversity issues in regional natural resource management planning

Australasian Journal of Environmental Management

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 52-61

  Lowe, Kim W ^a   Fitzsimons, James A ^b   Gleeson, Tony ^c   Straker, Andrew ^d  

^a Department of Sustainability and Environment   (Australia)

^b DEAKIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^c Synapse Research and Consulting   (Australia)

^d Resources and Regional Services   (Australia)

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EID: 45849107910     PISSN: 14486563     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14486563.2006.10648671     Document Type: Article

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