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Policy Characterization of Ecosystem management.
- Source :
- Environmental Monitoring & Assessment; Feb2006, Vol. 113 Issue 1-3, p5-18, 14p, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- This paper provides a comparison of ecosystem management (EM) to the traditional regulatory management approach and outlines the characteristics of EM from a policy perspective, defining the conditions under which this management tool can be successfully implemented. Ecosystem management is a collaborative and integrative tool focused on balancing societal needs, economic growth, and environmental protection to ensure the long-term ecological integrity of a particular ecosystem. The characteristics of this particular tool include: (1) its holistic approach to environmental problems; (2) its integration of values (economic, social, and environmental) through a collaborative, multi-partner, decision making structure; (3) its reliance on science to guide decisions and set boundaries; and (4) its ability to learn from the implementation of decisions (adaptive management). Examples are draw from Environment Canada's various regional ecosystem initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01676369
- Volume :
- 113
- Issue :
- 1-3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Environmental Monitoring & Assessment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20349103
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-005-9090-8