Australian approaches for managing ‘country’ using Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge

摘要: This paper synthesises the lessons learnt and challenges encountered when applying Indigenous non-Indigenous knowledge methods in natural cultural resource management (NCRM) northern central Australia. We primarily draw on papers within this special issue of Ecological Management & Restoration, which originated largely from land symposium at 2010 Society Australia conference. Many therefore article discuss practical experiences that offer insight for enhanced on-ground cross-cultural NCRM can inform broader thinking theoretical critiques. A wider literature is also drawn upon to substantiate points broaden scope synthesis. Four key themes consideration collaborative are discussed. They as follows: 1. The differences environmental philosophy between cultures profoundly shape perceptions management; 2. Cross-cultural awareness methods; 3. mechanics two-way approaches ecological research managing country (NCRM perceived by people) 4. Operational organisations. To conclude, we point out five broad principles using knowledge: (i) Recognise validity both philosophies; (ii) Create more opportunities improved understanding, respect collaborations; (iii) Involve people their interests all stages project or (including planning, design, implementation, communication evaluation); (iv) Ensure time continuity effort resources available (to undertake participatory processes trust-building innovation) (v) Establish high-level political support through legal policy frameworks maintain government commitment NCRM.