All must be done in culturally appropriate ways that consume large amounts of time and resources. There are huge costs to be considered and a scarcity of policy in either governments or institutions to promote this innovation. Nonetheless, these obstacles can be overcome by individuals and groups who share a common vision and a strong commitment to making positive change. Indigenous people are currently locked out of decision-making for land use planning. Traditional territories do not mirror the official structure for land allocation and designation but evolving Indigenous rights over their traditional lands will require shift in jurisdictional power, providing Indigenous people more influence over their traditional land base.
Indigenous people have differing philosophies regarding ownership of land.
Recognition of traditional frameworks for land use can be incorporated in including Indigenous perspectives. Indigenous people require the jurisdictional authority to manage their lands using traditional methods. Issues regarding land ownership can form part of the discussion about land use and discussions can include strategies Indigenous people use to regain their lands. Methods need to be developed for local involvement in land use planning, including informed and meaningful public participation wherein multiple-use approaches can be explored and their many values defined. Such a forum will allow Indigenous people to put forward their values and traditional uses.