The study aims to improve planning for land development by considering both environmental and cultural values. By focusing on an Indigenous community in Australia, the researchers developed a new method to incorporate biodiversity and cultural aspects into planning processes. They found that by analyzing social and cultural values together with biodiversity, they could enhance conservation efforts and reduce conflicts. The research showed how important cultural sites and endangered species are closely related to freshwater areas, like the Fitzroy River wetlands. This integrated approach can help Indigenous communities proactively evaluate development proposals and negotiate measures to protect both cultural heritage and biodiversity.