AVIRA Conceptual Framework Annett and Adamson (2008) describe a conceptual framework for an asset-based approach to natural resource management investment (refer to Figure 2.1). Figure 1 - The Asset-Based Approach Conceptual Framework The conceptual framework for AVIRA has been adapted from this framework and covers the first four stages. The first three stages are described in the following sections (and detailed in Figure 2.2 and Table 2.1). The fourth stage (risk assessment) is described in AVIRA Risk Assessment Process (Peters 2009) and summarised in Part F of this report. The final two stages (covering prioritisation, planning and investment) were undertaken outside of AVIRA for the RWSs. Defining Assets Assets are described as the biophysical elements of our environment that are valued by people for a variety of reasons. To determine the assets and associated values of waterways, the following asset categorisation steps have been adopted. Asset Classes Aquatic asset classes can be divided into river reaches, wetlands, estuaries, groundwater and marine. Ocean waters are considered outside the scope of AVIRA and hence are not considered any further. In addition, due to the current lack of knowledge and information regarding groundwater, this asset class will only be considered as it relates to the condition of river reaches, wetlands and estuaries.
AVIRA Conceptual Framework Annett and Adamson (2008) describe a conceptual framework for an asset-based approach to natural resource management investment (refer to Figure 2.1). Figure 1 - The Asset-Based Approach Conceptual Framework The conceptual framework for AVIRA has been adapted from this framework and covers the first four stages. The first three stages are described in the following sections (and detailed in Figure 2.2 and Table 2.1). The fourth stage (risk assessment) is described in AVIRA Risk Assessment Process (Peters 2009) and summarised in Part F of this report. The final two stages (covering prioritisation, planning and investment) were undertaken outside of AVIRA for the RWSs. Defining Assets Assets are described as the biophysical elements of our environment that are valued by people for a variety of reasons. To determine the assets and associated values of waterways, the following asset categorisation steps have been adopted. Asset Classes Aquatic asset classes can be divided into river reaches, wetlands, estuaries, groundwater and marine. Ocean waters are considered outside the scope of AVIRA and hence are not considered any further. In addition, due to the current lack of knowledge and information regarding groundwater, this asset class will only be considered as it relates to the condition of river reaches, wetlands and estuaries.
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