A framework to select policy tools for dryland salinity
| dc.creator | Pannell, David J. | |
| dc.creator | Ridley, Anna M. | |
| dc.date | 2017-04-01T19:59:29Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-09T06:43:29Z | |
| dc.description | Appropriate management and policy responses for dryland salinity vary depending on biophysical and socio-economic conditions, and on the resources in question (water resources, biodiversity, infrastructure, agricultural land, salt-affected land). In this paper we present a framework for selecting responses consistent with economic and scientific evidence. Current policies rely heavily on communication, education and payment of incentives, but a broader range of responses is needed, including engineering works for key infrastructure, selective use of regulation/permits to limit planting of perennials in certain areas of high-water-yielding catchments, and development of improved salinity management technologies for farmers. We are over-relying on incentives and communication, which are only likely to be cost-effective in certain situations. | |
| dc.identifier | doi:10.22004/ag.econ.139889 | |
| dc.identifier | https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/139889/files/2006_pannell.pdf | |
| dc.identifier | http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/139889 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/580054 | |
| dc.language | eng | |
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| dc.source | http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/139889 | |
| dc.title | A framework to select policy tools for dryland salinity | |
| dc.type | Text |