Evolving paradigms for landscape-scale renewable resource management in the United States

Mullner, Scott A.; Hubert, Wayne A.; Wesche, Thomas A.

doi:10.1016/s1462-9011(00)00095-2

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“…Although landscape ecology has already played an active role in providing theoretical and methodological ideas for natural resource management (Mullner et al, 2001;Saveraid et al, 2001;Szaro et al, 2005;Kangas et al, 2005) and wildlife habitat protection (Hinsley and Bellamy, 2000;Opdam and Wascher, 2004;Stephens et al, 2004;Cushman, 2006;Gorman et al, 2008), much more can still be done in this fi eld of research using newly developed techniques. For example, remotely sensed data with increased spatial resolution and improved ground transmitter sensors can greatly help to track animals and strategic habitats over broad areas (Reynolds and Riley, 2002;Kerr and Ostrovsky, 2003;Fischer and Lindenmayer, 2007).…”

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Future options in landscape ecology: development and research

Mander

2009

Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment

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The aim of this brief overview is to highlight some new and promising research fields in landscape ecology, which is essentially an interdisciplinary field of study. We also analyse the development of some classical branches of landscape ecology regarding pattern and process relationships at broad spatial and temporal scales, such as landscape metrics, the influence of anthropogenic factors and global climate change on landscape development, the fragmentation of ecosystems and disturbances of populations, and material and energy cycling in and between ecosystems.

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Section: Natural Resource Management and Bioprotectionmentioning

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Future options in landscape ecology: development and research

Mander

2009

Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment

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“…Informal and formal community groups can be powerful actors for environmental change in cities and on their margins (Dietz, 1998;Pezzoli, 1998;Westpahl, 2001). Styles of decision making that usefully involve local activism would be desirable (Mullner et al, 2001;Seely et al, 2003;Hulse et al, 2004).…”

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Biodiversity conservation implications of landscape change in an urbanizing desert of Southwestern Peru

2005

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Internal migration from the Peruvian highlands and rural areas has burdened urban areas with rapid growth. Urban expansion is threatening the desert habitat and unique vegetation communities surrounding Arequipa, one of Peru's largest cities. A 511 ha tract contiguous to the city of Arequipa has been informally designated an ecological park. Analysis of Landsat satellite imagery over a 16-year interval indicates that urban expansion is occurring in the direction of the park. The land use/land cover change analysis revealed other landscape patterns and processes, such as agricultural expansion, which are relevant to the study area. These dynamics, plus principles of landscape ecology, suggest that the park's size and shape may not be the most suitable. Conservation alternatives include the expansion of the park, the spatial connection to another nature reserve, or the design of co-management strategies. Given local historical events and the paucity of regional conservation efforts, social actors in Arequipa and in national governmental institutions will need to find practical ways to collaborate.

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“…to one of shared power among diverse stakeholder groups. The rationale is that collaborative processes can improve relationships among adversarial groups, develop problemsolving capacity, and encourage stakeholder responsibility for environmental management~Blumenthal and Jannink, 2000; Connick and Innes, 2003;Gray and Putnam, 2003;Koontz et al, 2004;Mullner, Hubert, and Wesche, 2001;Selin and Chavez, 1995;Selin, Schuett, and Carr, 2000;Stave, 2002!. This shift from a single institution or a single person making decisions to a more holistic approach encompassing diverse interests is analogous to the ideas in system dynamics, which have also contributed to the cooperative modeling paradigm.…”

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Commentary: Cooperative Modeling Lessons for Environmental Management

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Environmental Practice

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Environmental practitioners may find cooperative modeling an effective tool to address complex environmental management needs. The method involves convening a multidisciplinary team to collaboratively construct a system dynamics model. Advances in computational tools have made this technique increasingly effective because the process and the product allow individuals to better understand the complexity inherent in the system being studied. The authors describe four cooperative modeling projects and document some of the "lessons learned" from these experiences. Two of these projects were largely academic and team members were all professionals who agreed to work together to build a model. The other two teams were convened to contribute to water management processes. One of these emanated from a regional planning exercise and the team included professionals and volunteers from the public. The final project team presented includes professionals, members of the public, and government agency personnel. Like any multidisciplinary effort, the teams encountered communication challenges. The overarching lessons derived from these efforts are that teams can never pay too much attention to group dynamics and that the proximity to a "real" management decision does influence the cooperative modeling process. Recommendations to others embarking on a cooperative modeling effort include reviewing the literature regarding previous projects; establishing clear guidelines for team interaction early in the project; and remaining flexible, to allow the project to evolve. Environmental Practice 9: 28-41 (2007)

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Evolving paradigms for landscape-scale renewable resource management in the United States

Cited by 7 publications

References 35 publications

Future options in landscape ecology: development and research

Future options in landscape ecology: development and research

Biodiversity conservation implications of landscape change in an urbanizing desert of Southwestern Peru

Commentary: Cooperative Modeling Lessons for Environmental Management

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