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We present a modelling approach to rapidly assess the effect of management decisions on ecological problems and demonstrate its use in fishery management. Each stage of the approach is controlled by a graphical user interface which allows a team of non-expert modellers to compare the outcomes of multiple model simulations and to decide what further simulation is needed. A distinguishing feature...

In recent decades, natural resource management (NRM) has embraced community participation and engagement. Despite considerable literature addressing community participation, the tasks of negotiating and integrating diverse community interests, values, goals and boundaries remains a challenge for practitioners. Our view is that NRM discourse is hamstrung by a multitude of overlapping terms and e...

17 Decision Support Systems (DSSs) can play a powerful role in Natural Resource 18 Management (NRM), by allowing more effective and collective use of information in 19 addressing complex and often poorly structured questions. CSIRO Tropical Agriculture, in 20 Townsville Australia, is developing a DSS generator that provides a flexible environment 21 for the construction of decision support tool...

Why does conflict occur over the use of natural resources? How are external factors built into local conflicts? What governing mechanisms are conducive to equitable and sustainable natural resource management by communities? When do local strategies for conflict management need to be complemented or replaced by external or new mechanisms? How can research help identify opportunities for turning...