University of Queensland, Gatton Campus
Katherine Witt (nee Taylor)
Summary
The primary aim of this research is to investigate how
responsibility for land and natural resources is perceived,
constructed and expressed by rural landowners. A secondary aim is
to engage landowners in ethical discussion about multiple rights to
the environment and social responsibilities of land ownership.
The purpose of this research is to describe and explain the
concept of ‘responsibility’ in relation to land and
resource ownership and the role of landowners’ perceived
‘responsibility’ in land and resource management. An
understanding of how landowners perceive their responsibilities
will reduce conflict in property rights issues and can be used to
develop policy instruments that work with landowners to encourage
sustainable natural resource use on private land.
Supervisors
Dr. Bill Carter, University of Queensland
Dr. Don Cameron, University of Queensland
