Abstract: This research paper was commissioned by RIRDC as a first step in the process of overcoming these information constraints. It provides a scoping study for a Bushfood Industry Database. The research paper provides: • a review of literature and information on the bushfood industry; • a discussion of the issues to be considered in developing a bushfood industry database; • consultation with the bushfood industry on a bushfood industry database; • synthesis of consultation and findings into a user requirements specification; • design of the database from the user requirements specification; • implementation strategy for the database; • conclusions; • references; and • appendices with relevant information.