Natural Resource Management

Question 1

Outline the purpose of ‘Natural Resource Management’

Answer 1

Through their core activities, contribute to the management of the State’s natural resources. To provide funding with clear intent to work with community, industry and other groups to improve natural resource outcomes.

Question 2

State the 5 Key Programs for ‘Natural Resource Management’ funding

Answer 2

Biodiversity
Sustainable Agriculture 
Water
Coastal and Marine
Cultural Heritage

Question 3

Outline the Vision of ‘Natural Resource Management’

Answer 3

WA’s government, industries and community working together to conserve, manage and sustainably use the state’s natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

Question 4

State the 3 goals in place by ‘Natural Resource Management’

Answer 4

• support sustainable use of natural resources
• invest in priority projects
• conserve and where feasible, recover diversity and productive capacity of natural resources.

Question 5

What is an example of a ‘Natural Resource Management’ put in place to uphold ‘Biodiversity’

Answer 5

Any of the 4;

• conserving/rebuilding native flora and fauna populations
• ensuring maintenance of native habitat
• addressing issues impacting native populations and habitats (climate change)
• control of invasive species

Question 6

What is an example of a ‘Natural Resource Management’ put in place to uphold ‘Sustainable Agriculture’

Answer 6

Any of the 4;

• promoting agricultural industry best practices
• addressing soil erosion and salinity
• controlling nutrient/fertiliser run off
• controlling noxious weeds and disease

Question 7

What is an example of a ‘Natural Resource Management’ put in place to uphold ‘Water’

Answer 7

Any of the 4;

• Management of wetlands and waterways (minimising eutrophication)
• Management of groundwater sources
• Addressing long term drinking water availability and quality

Question 8

What is an example of a ‘Natural Resource Management’ put in place to uphold ‘Coastal and Marine’

Answer 8

Any of the 4;

• Managing and rehabilitating coastal areas (vegetation, invasive species, erosion)
• Maintain fisheries and wildlife populations

Question 9

What is an example of a ‘Natural Resource Management’ put in place to uphold ‘Cultural Heritage’

Answer 9

Any of the 4;

• increasing understanding and incorporation of traditional land practices
• promoting of Noongar awareness, culture and knowledge