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This plan identifies the key objectives of the lifestyle horticulure industry, a plan to assist a profitable sustainable industry.

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This plan identifies the key objectives of the lifestyle horticulure industry education and training strategy.

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This plan identifies the key research, industry development and extension objectives of the ACLH collaboration.  In identifying the key objectives, ACLH will be able to focus effort and investment in areas that, wherever possible, will support and benefit the entire industry to raise its profile, remain sustainable and increase industry profitability.  

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Australian Centre for Lifestyle Horticulture Export Strategy 2008

The export strategy was developed following a workshop of the ACLH Export Subcommittee held on 30 November 2006 and subsequent industry consultation. The subcommittee members identified and prioritised export markets and strategic directions for the industry.

The Lifesyle Horticulture Industry

Lifestyle horticulture contributes an estimated 1.5 billion to the Queensland economy each year,
providing significant input into the leisure, tourism, construction and media sectors. 

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Water Issues   - A Whole of Industry Strategic Position Paper and Action Plan – June 2006

In response to the significant challenges that are arising from the ongoing drought and the
introduction of prescribed water restrictions in South East Queensland and some regional areas of Queensland, the Australian Centre for Lifestyle Horticulture (ACLH) commissioned a one-day ACLH industry member facilitated workshop to capture and document a coordinated response on the current water crisis.

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The Future Directions Plan

This document consists of a description of how the lifestyle horticulture industry might be in 2010 and the industry’s 5 key challenges, which are to:

1. meet market requirements and capitalise on new opportunities
2. develop innovative products and services
3. be competitive in the global marketplace
4. develop people and collaboration
5. increase the relevance and importance of lifestyle horticulture to the  community and government

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Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) research and development brochure

DPI&F’s Lifestyle Products and Services Focus Team has strong links with industry bodies and primary producers and is focusing on increasing the profitability of the industry. The Department has experienced scientific and research staff working in research, development and extension in turf, nursery, cut flowers and foliage, soft green landscapes and water use efficiency.

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