Evaluating the Process and Outcomes of Collaborative Conservation: Tools,Techniques, and Strategies |
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| Authors: | Rebecca E W Thomas Arren Mendezona Allegretti |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Parks and Conservation and Recreational Therapy, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA, USA;2. Rebecca.thomas@sru.edu;4. Independent Research Consultant |
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| Abstract: | AbstractCollaborative conservation has been touted as a viable option for addressing contentious natural resource stewardship issues in a way that represents the diverse voices impacted by, and involved in, conservation decisions. Engaging meaningfully in collaborative conservation involves overcoming a unique set of challenges while also realizing opportunities. In this special issue, we use the term collaborative conservation evaluation to encompass research and evaluation related to collaborative governance and collaborative natural resource management projects, programs, or decision-making processes that leverage a participatory approach, involve multiple stakeholders, and incorporate a range of contemporary evaluation approaches. Here, we provide a series of articles and tools intended to highlight different approaches to evaluation that utilize a variety of methodologies adapted for different contexts. We intend for these articles to spark further conversation and inspire future directions in evaluating collaborative conservation for researchers and practitioners. |
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| Keywords: | Assessment collaborative conservation collaborative governance evaluation human dimensions of natural resources participatory methods |
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