An assessment of social and economic values of Australia’s tropical rivers : scoping report prepared for Land and Water Australia’s Tropical Rivers Pr

N. Stoeckl, O. Stanley, V. Brown, S. Jackson and A. Straton
James Cook University,

This project assesses the social and economic values of Australia’s tropical rivers based on literature reviews and three focus groups (held in Katherine, Derby and Mt. Isa). The report includes a social and economic profile of the tropical rivers region; social and economic values and issues relevant to tropical rivers; significant processes and pressure points impacting on future management; future research needs and priorities; and questions and approaches for further research and development.

http://www.lwa.gov.au/Research/Research_Programmes/Tropical_Rivers/Final_reports_and_publications/index.aspx