COST OF IGNORANCE- EVALUATING A LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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This paper outlines the impacts of ignoring the costs to the community of increased rural
waterlogging and salinity. It identifies the cost of no further action, and the costs and
benefits of undertaking a land and water management plan. The processes of developing and
evaluating the plan are explained. Difficulties in obtaining data, both for the community and
the economist, are discussed. Data availability then shapes the range of costs and benefits
that can be evaluated. The paper looks at the process and results of a case study of a Land
and Water Management Plan for an irrigation district in central New South Wales. The case
study demonstrated all the complexities of community and professional conflict, difficulties in
data availability, budget and time constraints and a rigorous review process. Also discussed
are the implications of recommendations of this Land and Water Management Plan
Economic Evaluation for the community and government.