Explore payments for environmental services on private land as incentives for contributions to biodiversity.
Why it is important?
Farming is a huge part of the landscape and has the potential to be a major driver for sustainability, productivity and contributions to biodiversity.
Examples of Local Action
- Investigate carbon sequestration opportunities (from vegetation and soils) to provide possible financial incentives to landholders to plant or manage vegetation.
- Investigate labelling or certification systems which take into account real costs and benefits.
Contribution to Regional Priority
R-SR 2: Valuing Ecosystem Services
Develop a framework for realistically valuing ecosystem services in order to secure investment in their maintenance.
Local Landscape:
Southern Tablelands
Regional Theme:
Biodiversity, Sustainable Industries
Catchment:
Barron, Johnstone