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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, SAddressing 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.
Funding
Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth)
History
Publication title
Journal of Environmental Planning and ManagementVolume
58Issue
11Pagination
1903-1922ISSN
0964-0568Department/School
School of Geography, Planning and Spatial SciencesPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
United KingdomRights statement
Copyright 2014 University of Newcastle upon TyneRepository Status
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