Social Science
Specific capabilities and areas of expertise:
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Volunteer water quality monitoring
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Joint projects and collaborations with Landcare and other community groups including traditional owner groups
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Social surveys and research methods
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Qualitative and quantitative social research
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Program evaluation
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Social Impact Assessment
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Capacity building and decision making support
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Stakeholder analysis
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NRM adoption and incentive design research
Equipment and resources
The ACTFR has 19 years of experience servicing the needs of community-based clients.
The ACTFR also provides full office, computing and telecommunications support for all aspects of its research and reporting and is well equipped with camping gear for long-term field survey.
The ACTFR also has close ties with the Botany, Zoology and Engineering Departments of James Cook University and often uses post-graduate students and staff as expert field assistants and sub-consultants.
Staff
