Insights and Applications

Authors: Lisa Chase¹; Daniel Decker²; T. Lauber²

Source: Society and Natural Resources, Volume 17, Number 7, August 2004 , pp. 629-639(11)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

As public participation in environmental decisions has increased, natural resource management agencies have been challenged to involve stakeholders constructively in the resolution of a variety of contentious issues. This research examines how evaluative criteria, initially derived from theory and literature and then refined based on input from agency staff and stakeholders, can provide natural resource agencies with guidance for designing context-specific stakeholder involvement strategies. To provide illustrations, we conducted inquiries in two communities experiencing wildlife management conflicts. Results suggest that quality stakeholder involvement processes use scientific information, have genuine influence on decisions, treat citizens fairly, and promote informative communication and learning.

Keywords: environmental decisions; evaluative criteria; public participation; stakeholder involvement; wildlife management

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941920490466611

Affiliations: 1: University of Vermont Extension Brattleboro Vermont USA 2: Human Dimensions Research Unit Department of Natural Resources Cornell University Ithaca New York USA

Publication date: 2004-08-01

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