We all use information and knowledge in our work, but have you ever stopped and thought about how well you and your colleagues are managing information and knowledge?
Learn how to facilitate the Information and Knowledge Strategy process from the Information and Knowledge Resource Kit www.ikrk.arrc.com.au
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The ARRC, in collaboration with Triple Helix Consulting, is delighted to be presenting the “Knowledge for managing Australian landscapes – the legacy of Land & Water Australia” conference.
The intent of this two day conference is to reflect on the legacy of Land & Water Australia (LWA), to bring people together in a content-rich celebration, to highlight some recent exciting work, and to consider how the sorts of work funded by LWA can best be organised and resourced in future. This is an independent conference, under-written by Triple Helix Consulting. The Australian Academy of Science is generously making Canberra’s Shine Dome available for this event at no cost.
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This was the question that underpinned my trip to Europe to review the network of River Restoration Centres and to examine the feasibility of establishing one in Australia. My trip revealed that people value access to good quality information, advice and training.
I believe that in Australia we consistently let down our river managers (landholders, CMA staff, local government) as we constantly change the organisational arrangements and programs to support natural resource management (NRM). Along with my team of supporters we have now established the Australian River Restoration Centre to become a hub for information, connection and celebration. Read more about my findings in my report.
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Measuring condition, and changes over time, is an essential component of good natural resource management (NRM). Without this information, how can we know whether our land, water or biodiversity is in good condition, getting better or worse, or whether our management is effective in reaching our goals or needs to be changed? As the old adage says, “if you don’t measure, you can’t manage”.
Despite the obvious value and sense in measurement, governments have for a long time been unwilling to fund monitoring as a component of NRM projects. Although funds are available to undertake a range of management activities, NRM programs seem unwilling to fund the essential monitoring required to demonstrate whether that management met its objectives, provided good value for money, or can be improved upon. Sure, there is monitoring of project outputs, such as number of trees planted, kilometers fenced or meetings held, but no measurement of outcomes achieved, that is, of the resources themselves. This has led to repeated criticism of NRM programs by audit offices and others. Read more »
Events | Bruce Boyes | 
10 January 2010 3:06 pm | 
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