Title: The Environmental Stewardship Program: Lessons on creating long-term agri-environment schemes
Abstract: The conservation of biodiversity on private land is both a high priority and a considerable challenge.An effective response to this challenge requires a combination of legislative and incentive mechanisms, coupled with preparedness by government to review and revise administrative arrangements.Preliminary results from the Environmental Stewardship Program, established by the Australian Government, highlight that there is a role for market-