Journal of Environmental Planning and Management has established itself as a leading international forum for scholarly but accessible papers on all aspects of environmental planning and management. The central aim is to focus on the integrated planning and management of the environment. The journal receives contributions from leading international authors and publishes influential, high-quality papers. The Editors and International Editorial Advisory Board are drawn from around the world and are committed to encouraging researchers and practitioners to contribute to multidisciplinary and international debate in the field. Published articles encompass applied research, the application of new approaches and techniques, and the evaluation of policy and practice. The Editors also welcome critical 'state-of-the-art' reviews papers. Contributions from integrated and cross-disciplinary research teams and from policy makers and practitioners are welcome. Specific topics covered include: environmental policy and legislation sustainable development environmental planning natural resource planning and management environmental and strategic impact assessment environmental management environmental economics, valuation and natural resource accounting regulatory and market-based instruments for environmental management The Journal’s focus on research findings, policy analyses and practical management experiences provides a wide range of information, and makes it essential reading for researchers and other specialists confronted with practical, technical, social and political problems in the planning and management of the environment. Occasional Special Issues provide in-depth treatment of contemporary issues or research areas.