Planning For Conservation Priorities Across Community Values
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Planning For Conservation Priorities Across Community Values
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Author : Nicole Schneidman
language : en
Publisher:
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Planning For Conservation Priorities Across Community Values written by Nicole Schneidman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Understanding Community Values In Planning For A Conservation Strategy
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Author : Kamarul Bahrain Shuib
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Understanding Community Values In Planning For A Conservation Strategy written by Kamarul Bahrain Shuib and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Community-based conservation categories.
The prupose of this study was to investigate whether community landscape values could be used in conservation strategy planning.
A Comparison Of Landscape Based Methods For Conservation Planning
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Author : Nancy Marie Sundell-Turner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
A Comparison Of Landscape Based Methods For Conservation Planning written by Nancy Marie Sundell-Turner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Landscape protection categories.
Abstract: A variety of well-conceived conservation planning approaches have been developed over recent years, all with the critical component of setting conservation priorities for both species protection and land acquisition and management. Ideally, the selection of the sites comprising a conservation portfolio would be based on detailed survey data, but this is not always possible due to time and monetary constraints. When it is not possible or feasible to conduct surveys of even some portion of the species in an area, basic ecological principles can be applied. The overall goal of this thesis is to examine the extent to which commonly used and easily obtained landscape metrics contribute to a conservation planning process that must be completed rapidly and with little financial resources. Specifically, I aimed to determine if landscape metrics can be used to guide the site prioritization process when the relative importance of potential conservation sites to various conservation portfolios is measured using their relative irreplaceability values. This question is examined in the context of a flexible planning process where the scope of a given project (represented by conservation portfolio size) may vary over time. I focused this study on the conservation of riparian forest ecosystems in urbanizing Midwestern landscapes and used bird communities to indicate the ecological value of particular forest tracts. Evaluating the usefulness of landscape metrics in the prioritization process required two steps. First, I compared two easily-applied alternate approaches to using avian species data to indicate the value of a site in a conservation planning context (as measured by relative site irreplaceability). Specifically, I compared the use of avian species richness to the use of a weighting system based on a conservation threat score developed by Partners In Flight. In addition, I compared irreplaceability scores created via two different compilation methods (1) averaged species occurrence data among multiple years versus (2) a cumulative species richness that considers all species recorded on sites over multiple years. These methods were compared using the sign test. Second, I directly examined the relative utility of landscape metrics in predicting the importance (as measured by irreplaceability) of a given site over a range of conservation portfolio sizes. Multinomial logistic regression models were created for 21 different models based on ecological principles and compared using Akaike Information Criterion. My findings suggest that while the method of survey data compilation had little effect on irreplaceability values among sites, use of a weighting scheme that places greater emphasis on vulnerable species can significantly influence site prioritization. My results also confirm that landscape metrics are useful indicators of the value of particular sites within conservation portfolios. In particular., irreplaceability value of a site to a conservation portfolio was most consistently and simply predicted using forest coverage within a 1-km landscape surrounding potential portfolio sites. Use of an additional landscape metric describing human disturbance (e.g. number of buildings, percentage of area covered by roads, pavement, mowed surfaces, or agricultural land) improved model fit substantially (i.e. decreased the log- likelihood score) and is recommended. This combination of forest and disturbance metrics was useful across a range of portfolio sizes (protecting 6-23% of possible sites) and is therefore likely to remain useful even in the context of a planning process whose scope varies over time. These results show that simple landscape metrics can aid land managers and planners that need to make rapid decisions about prioritizing land acquisition, preservation or management activities.
Guidelines For Management Planning Of Protected Areas
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Author : Lee Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Iucn
Release Date : 2003
Guidelines For Management Planning Of Protected Areas written by Lee Thomas and has been published by Iucn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Business & Economics categories.
A Management Plan is a document which sets out the management approach and goals, together with a framework for decision making, to apply in a specific protected area over a given period of time. Critical to the plan is the widest possible consultation with stakeholders and the development of objectives that can be agreed and adhered to by all who have an interest in the use and ongoing survival of the area concerned. These Guidelines, based on global best practice drawn from many areas around the world, represent a working framework for protected area planners to consider and adapt to their needs and circumstances.
Improving The Contribution Of Protected Areas To Quality Of Life In Rural And Regional Communities
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Author : Mateusz Wolnicki
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Improving The Contribution Of Protected Areas To Quality Of Life In Rural And Regional Communities written by Mateusz Wolnicki and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Conservation of natural resources categories.
This research addresses the fundamental question of how rural and remote communities in Australia's rangelands value the contribution of the natural environment to their wellbeing and how these community values differ from the environmental values ascribed by natural resource managers and policy makers. Based on ethnographic theories of social constructivism and complex adaptive systems, the research develops a methodology for a better way of understanding how community's value the environment and draws on the National Reserve System in Far Western New South Wales as a case study for its application. Protected areas are special places on land and sea which are managed for conservation purposes. They are considered to have biodiversity and/or cultural values that require protection and preservation. In Australia they are often designated national parks, nature reserves or state recreation areas, whilst most are public, some are privately owned. As the provision and management of protected areas is strongly influenced by the perceptions of managers and policy makers from outside host communities, it is crucial that managers and policy makers ensure that there is a fusion of interest between their own perceptions of the benefits of environmental conservation and those experienced by the host community. This common purpose is necessary to ensure that conservation is accepted and fostered by host communities and the wider public. By identifying and ameliorating the divergence between these 'internal' community ascribed values, and the value ascribed by managers and policy makers, the research has provided the basis for policies to enhance the effectiveness of environmental conservation planning and management. The research methodology utilises collected and compiled secondary data to establish central themes and values that are being represented both by the 'internal' community and 'external' policy makers. It then develops and tests a device that provides an example of how community values can be elicited. The results provide new insights into the capacity of current Australian environmental management mechanisms to build productive and resilient social - ecological relationships, as well as an assessment of the condition of these relationships.
Human Dimension Of Conservation Planning
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Author : Tendro Ramaharitra Tondrasoa
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Human Dimension Of Conservation Planning written by Tendro Ramaharitra Tondrasoa and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
This dissertation is placed at the center of debates over adding human dimension to reserve selection in Madagascar. For many years, we knew that forested lands are cleared at an alarming rate. And for many years, decision makers in conservation planning were aware of the necessity to address human needs have at the same time saving habitat for species if we were to be successful in conservation program. However, No effort has been undertaken in Madagascar to include the human dimension. Instead conservation program continues to conflict with local communities dependant on natural resources for their subsistence. I looked at the National scale to address the issue of selecting reserve network while considering different socio-economic costs. The results show that inclusion of cost in conservation planning did not drastically differ to current design. At regional scale, I looked at the design of Community based natural resources management established around Makira Protected Area. The result suggests that current involvement of community in conservation activities is not likely to stop deforestation. In chapter II, I modeled rice field expansion in Madagascar, analyzed the different parameters that influence land use suitability for rice, and predicted the location of changes under different future scenarios. The specific objectives are to map existing rice fields and produce a model of suitable land for rice cultivation under current climate and conditions, understand the parameters influencing the expansion or constraints on rice cultivation, and predict the spatial location of future rice cultivation under assumptions of increasing population and future climate change. Analyzing and interpreting the change in land suitability based on circumstances that drive the changes provide essential information to decision makers and enable them to respond adequately to development and conservation issues. I found that land suitability value decreases with increasing slope, the model is improved if I use geology, a proxy for soil variables, to stratify the data, a significant portion of currently cultivated rice fields will experience drier and warmer conditions in the future, and large shifts to the northern and western side were observed under future climate scenarios and as much as 36% of current lands may become unsuitable. In chapter III, I re-examines the effectiveness of the reserve network proposed by Kremen et al. (2008), by looking at the possible conflict in the existing protected areas given the integration of various costs into the process of network reserve selection. After looking at the possible changes needed in the design of current conservation areas in Madagascar when introducing cost to conservation planning, I also investigate what changes would be needed to take into account the effect of future suitable agricultural land (under future climate change scenarios) in planning the reserve network, and provide recommendations for the expansion and priority setting of new PA priority sites. My results show that at the national level, inclusion of costs in systematic conservation planning did not drastically change the design of the current reserve network. The effect of including costs may be more pronounced at the regional scale. My results were inconclusive with regards to taking into account shifting costs resulting from future climate change. I conclude by giving recommendations regarding new reserve areas regarding the government priority for setting up additional conservation areas. In chapterIV, I explore the current status of the Makira Protected Area, and analyze the relationship between land uses to a community management strategy. I first examined how the forest management contracts were set up and administered, and then assessed the efficacy of these contracts with respect to institutional effectiveness (Ostrom, 1990) and reduction of deforestation, the key driver of biodiversity endangerment in Madagascar (Harper, Steininger, Tucker, Juhn, & Hawkins, 2008; Kremen et al., 2008). In this study, I first present a qualitative narrative of the processes of establishing management transfer. Second, I evaluate the forest management contracts in Makira Protected Area relative to the 8 design principles of Ostrom (1990) for management of common property resources. Third, I present data from household surveys showing the prevalence of deforestation in forest management contract areas.
Strategic Corporate Conservation Planning
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Author : Margaret O'Gorman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-06
Strategic Corporate Conservation Planning written by Margaret O'Gorman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-06 with Business & Economics categories.
Industries that drive economic growth and support our comfortable modern lifestyles have exploited natural resources to do so. But now there's growing understanding that business can benefit from a better relationship with the environment. Leading corporations have begun to leverage nature-based remediation, restoration, and enhanced lands management to meet a variety of business needs, such as increasing employee engagement and establishing key performance indicators for reporting and disclosures. Strategic Corporate Conservation Planning offers fresh insights for corporations and environmental groups looking to create mutually beneficial partnerships that use conservation action to address business challenges and realize meaningful environmental outcomes. Recognizing the long history of mistrust between corporate action and environmental effort, Strategic Corporate Conservation Planning begins by explaining how to identify priorities that will yield a beneficial relationship between a company and nonprofit. Next, O'Gorman offers steps for creating ecologically-focused projects that address key business needs. Chapters highlight existing projects with different scales of engagement, emphasizing that headline-generating, multimillion dollar commitments are not necessarily the most effective approach. Myriad case studies featuring programs from habitat restoration to environmental educational initiatives at companies like Bridgestone USA, General Motors, and CRH Americas are included to help spark new ideas. With limited government funding available for conservation and increasing competition for grant support, corporate efforts can fill a growing need for environmental stewardship while also providing business benefits. Strategic Corporate Conservation Planning presents a comprehensive approach for effective engagement between the public and private sector, encouraging pragmatic partnerships that benefit us all.
Planning For Coastal Resilience
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Author : Timothy Beatley
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2012-06-22
Planning For Coastal Resilience written by Timothy Beatley and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-22 with Architecture categories.
Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency and magnitude of coastal storms around the globe, and the anticipated rise of sea levels will have enormous impact on fragile and vulnerable coastal regions. In the U.S., more than 50% of the population inhabits coastal areas. In Planning for Coastal Resilience, Tim Beatley argues that, in the face of such threats, all future coastal planning and management must reflect a commitment to the concept of resilience. In this timely book, he writes that coastal resilience must become the primary design and planning principle to guide all future development and all future infrastructure decisions. Resilience, Beatley explains, is a profoundly new way of viewing coastal infrastructure—an approach that values smaller, decentralized kinds of energy, water, and transport more suited to the serious physical conditions coastal communities will likely face. Implicit in the notion is an emphasis on taking steps to build adaptive capacity, to be ready ahead of a crisis or disaster. It is anticipatory, conscious, and intentional in its outlook. After defining and explaining coastal resilience, Beatley focuses on what it means in practice. Resilience goes beyond reactive steps to prevent or handle a disaster. It takes a holistic approach to what makes a community resilient, including such factors as social capital and sense of place. Beatley provides case studies of five U.S. coastal communities, and “resilience profiles” of six North American communities, to suggest best practices and to propose guidelines for increasing resilience in threatened communities.
Heritage Conservation And Communities
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Author : Gill Chitty
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2016-12-01
Heritage Conservation And Communities written by Gill Chitty and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-01 with Science categories.
Public participation and local community involvement have taken centre stage in heritage practice in recent decades. In contrast with this established position in wider heritage work, public engagement with conservation practice is less well developed. The focus here is on conservation as the practical care of material cultural heritage, with all its associated significance for local people. How can we be more successful in building capacity for local ownership and leadership of heritage conservation projects, as well as improving participative involvement in decisions and in practice? This book presents current research and practice in community-led conservation. It illustrates that outcomes of locally-led, active participation show demonstrable social, educational and personal benefits for participants. Bringing together UK and international case studies, the book combines analysis of theoretical and applied approaches, exploring the lived experiences of conservation projects in and with different communities. Responding to the need for deeper understanding of the outcomes of heritage conservation, it examines the engagement of local people and communities beyond the expert and specialist domain. Highlighting the advances in this important aspect of contemporary heritage practice, this book is a key resource for practitioners in heritage studies, conservation and heritage management. It is also relevant for the practising professional, student or university researcher in an emerging field that overarches professional and academic practice.
Social Value Climate Change And Environmental Stewardship Insights From Theory And Practice
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Author : William Nikolakis
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-02-02
Social Value Climate Change And Environmental Stewardship Insights From Theory And Practice written by William Nikolakis and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-02 with Social Science categories.
This book provides insight on the concept of social value and social return on investment (SROI) - or measures to evaluate the social outcomes from interventions, beyond simply jobs and income. It offers a new and holistic perspective on the values generated from environmental stewardship and forest governance, and focuses on the methods, approaches and outcomes for understanding social value and SROI. The book offers new directions in social value and SROI, including cultural and spiritual outcomes, gender equity, and health and well-being, and provides pathways for implementing interventions and measuring social impact. It includes state of the art approaches from diverse and interdisciplinary experts drawn from academia and professional practice, including the voices and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities involved in programs, with a focus on environmental stewardship. Social value and SROI are increasingly used to assess outcomes from conservation and this book broadens the conversation on the impact and business case for these interventions. The book offers practical guidance to readers in pursuing social value and those seeking to measure it.