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Article: The value of rivers and wild food resources to Australia's indigenous people is the focus of new research that will help transform water management in northern Australia.
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- November 24, 2008
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M2 PRESSWIRE-24 November 2008-CSIRO: The value of rivers and wild food resources to Australia's indigenous people is the focus of new research that will help transform water management in northern Australia.(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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"Indigenous people in the north have a large stake in water resource planning and management based on their distinct cultures, ways of life and substantial land holdings. Yet their interests and values in water are poorly understood by decision makers," CSIRO researcher Dr Sue Jackson says.
"Our research will increase understanding of the importance of river systems to Indigenous people and ...