Dissertation
Fragticulture: Reconfiguring agricultural systems to enhance resilience and sustainability in fragmented coastal peri?urban catchments
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2013
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00267
Abstract
This research aims to answer the question: How can fragmented peri-urban agricultural systems which currently adversely influence the health of catchments and receiving waters be reconfigured in order to achieve integrated social, economic and environmental outcomes in coastal catchments? It uses a systems approach and a mix of methodologies including action research (participatory rural appraisal) and multiple case studies. It was conducted as part of a larger body of work investigating rural futures and water quality improvement in South East Queensland. The sub-questions include: - Are there different conceptual constructs derived from the application of complexity, chaos and network theory that can guide the prioritisation and design of interventions seeking sustainable future scenarios for peri-urban agriculture? - Can an enhancement of the principles and processes underpinning Integrated Catchment Management in coastal peri-urban catchments increase the vigour and rigour of processes seeking sustainable futures for agriculture in these zones? - What processes maximise the likelihood of achieving systems reconfiguration by influencing decisions and priorities within policy, planning, research, development, extension and agricultural management?
Details
- Title
- Fragticulture: Reconfiguring agricultural systems to enhance resilience and sustainability in fragmented coastal peri?urban catchments
- Authors
- Brian Stockwell
- Contributors
- Neil W Tindale (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00267
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448644302621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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