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    Modeling the impact of revegetation on regional water quality: A collective approach to manage the cumulative impacts of mining in the Bowen Basin, Australia

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    Sonter, L.
    Moran, Chris
    Barrett, D.
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Sonter, L. and Moran, C. and Barrett, D. 2013. Modeling the impact of revegetation on regional water quality: A collective approach to manage the cumulative impacts of mining in the Bowen Basin, Australia. Resources Policy. 38 (4): pp. 670-677.
    Source Title
    Resources Policy
    DOI
    10.1016/j.resourpol.2013.02.007
    ISSN
    0301-4207
    School
    Office of Research and Development
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/5517
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    In this paper we quantify the additional water quality benefits that can be achieved through coordinated cumulative impact management. To do this we simulate coordinated and un-coordinated revegetation investments and compare their impact on achieving regional water quality goals. Our results show that coordination between multiple mining companies achieves additional benefits since prioritization is enabled across a broader range of investment opportunities. Additionally, when coordinated investment is permitted beyond the boundaries of coal mining leases, results show that additional benefits are greatly enhanced since these regions provide more rewarding investment opportunities. Results illustrate (a) how regional coordination may influence reputational benefits of investments, and (b) that coordination is beneficial when investment opportunities are unevenly distributed across the landscape. When additional benefits are achievable, we suggest that mining companies should develop collective investment projects with an understanding of how coordination influences project costs. Similarly, investment projects should be developed with an understanding of investment tradeoffs and how these may adversely impact on regional stakeholders and hence industry reputation. The mining industry has significant potential to contribute to regional wellbeing; however, land management policies must be flexible and promote incentives to enable companies to invest beyond compliance. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

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