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¹ These human dimensions of ethics and values in a community will often be referred to here as the ‘deeper’ level of understanding in a community compared with the more technical levels of economics or environmental management.

² Sustainability is defined in the WA State Sustainability Strategy as ‘meeting the needs of present and future generations through the integration of environmental protection, social advancement and economic prosperity’ (Department of the Premier and Cabinet 2003).

³ ‘Bioregion’ is used here to mean the region around a city, which provides significant rural and ecosystem services to that city, e.g. water supply, biodiversity services (regional open space), and major food production.

⁴ Green jobs are defined in Western Australia as those intentionally designed to reduce environmental impact and include jobs in earth repair, environmental survey, resource renewal, sustainable energy, sustainable settlements, and clean, green food production.