Understanding Knowledge Exchange in Practice: Empirically Derived Insights for Engaging in Effective Knowledge Exchange for Environmental Management

Abstract

I dedicate this work to my parents for their unconditional love, endless support, and encouragement. To my sister, Tanya, for all the school essays of mine that you were forced to edit -thank you for always guiding and challenging me to be a better student.To my brother-in-law, Nathan, for reminding me to get outside and put my skis to good use, even after a tough day. To my close friends, near and far, for always supporting my dreams and for all the belly-ache laughter. To everyone in the Social Ecology and Conservation Collaborative Lab who have made this experience unforgettable and worthwhile. To the rocking team that made this thesis possible, Jenna Hutchen, Matthew Falconer, Alana Westwood, and Kimberly Klenk, thank you for your guidance and for making online meetings something enjoyable to look forward to. I would not be writing this without all your kindness and support. To my supervisor, Vivian, for your dedication, enthusiasm, and encouragement. Thank you for always believing in me and for your enormous support over the past two years. To have felt your unending support from a different province and during a global pandemic is a testament to what an incredibly kind, motivating, and uplifting person you are.