Factors contributing to the longevity of the commercial use of crocodiles by Indigenous people in remote Northern Australia: A case study

Rangeland Journal

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 239-248

  Austin, B J ^a   Corey, B ^b  

^a CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation   (Australia)

Author keywords

Indigenous entrepreneurship; natural resources; sustainable livelihoods; sustainable use; wildlife.

Indexed keywords

CROCODYLIDAE (ALL CROCODILES);

EID: 84866079576     PISSN: 10369872     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/RJ11082     Document Type: Article

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