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Incorporating governance influences into social-ecological system models: a case study involving biodiversity conservation

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posted on 2023-05-18, 05:40 authored by Mitchell, M, Michael LockwoodMichael Lockwood, Moore, SA, Clement, S
Addressing environmental problems requires sophisticated approaches to complexity and uncertainty. Conceptual models are increasingly used to improve understanding of complex system interactions. However, cursory treatment of governance limits their analytical potential. This study included governance considerations in a social-ecological system model of biodiversity conservation in the Tasmanian Midlands (Australia). Effectiveness of engagement processes and conservation programme longevity were identified as critical governance influences. The conceptual representation of this system enabled exploration of how governance influences interact with social drivers (e.g. landholder engagement in conservation practices) to modify the effect of biophysical drivers (e.g. land use) on biodiversity outcomes. Such a methodology provides essential information for identifying and guiding governance related points of intervention.

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Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth)

History

Publication title

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management

Volume

58

Issue

11

Pagination

1903-1922

ISSN

0964-0568

Department/School

School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences

Publisher

Routledge

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Rights statement

Copyright 2014 University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Other environmental management not elsewhere classified

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