Operationalising the ecosystem services approach in water planning: a case study of indigenous cultural values from the Murray–Darling Basin, Australia

摘要: Cultural ecosystem services (ES) are particularly challenging to value as well subsequently incorporate in scientific assessments and environmental management actions programmes. In this paper, we apply a cultural ES typology an Australian water resources case at location of major indigenous significance, the Brewarrina Aboriginal fish traps, consider potential implications for planning. Data from qualitative interviews with custodians demonstrates diverse values associated benefits respect traps themselves their connectivity another key site, upstream lagoon. Supported by additional analyses planning legislation, flow requirements, non-indigenous tourist values, analyse applicability Key issues include: distinction between benefits; whose which identified managed; challeng...