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Cross-Boundary Coordination on Forested Landscapes: Investigating Alternatives for Implementation 总被引:2,自引:0,他引:2
Cross-boundary coordination is a tool for ecosystem management whereby landowners voluntarily coordinate management practices
toward economic and/or ecological landscape-scale outcomes (e.g., fiber, invasive species control, habitat). Past research
indicates that it may be particularly applicable on landscapes that include small forest landholdings. To explore alternatives
by which coordination might occur, we conducted seven focus groups with landowners (n = 51) who actively manage their forests in southwest Wisconsin and northeast Iowa. Focus group participants were presented
with three hypothetical alternatives to coordinate with their neighbors; landowners could self-organize, work with a natural
resource professional (i.e., forester), or work with an organization to complete a cross-boundary practice. In this article,
we focus on the latter two alternatives and the role of two social theories—principal-agent and cooperation—in explaining
landowners’ evaluations of these alternatives. Key findings are that (1) cross-boundary coordination has the potential to
alleviate problems between landowners and resource professionals inherent to their typical working relationship, and (2) social
relationships are a major factor contributing to landowners’ willingness to participate. We posit that cross-boundary coordination
offers a non-economic incentive for landowners to work together as it may reduce the uncertainty associated with hiring a
resource professional. At the same time, professionals can provide a bridging function among landowners who are unacquainted.
To achieve these outcomes and expand the adoption of cross-boundary coordination, we suggest four guidelines. First, foster
dialogue among landowners toward shared cognition and oversight. Second, match landowners’ practices and objectives such that
there are clear benefits to all. Third, develop relationships through low risk activities where possible. Fourth, do not expect
on-going commitments.
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Oak Conservation and Restoration on Private Forestlands: Negotiating a Social-Ecological Landscape 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
In the midwestern United States, oak (Quercus spp.) forests are considered critical habitat for conserving biodiversity and are a declining resource. Ecological conditions,
such as deer herbivory and competition from more mesic broad-leaved deciduous species, have been linked to poor oak regeneration.
In the Midwest, where up to 90% of forestland is privately owned, a greater understanding of social dimensions of oak regeneration
success is especially critical to designing effective restoration strategies. We sought to determine factors that serve as
direct and indirect constraints to oak restoration and identify policy mechanisms that could improve the likelihood for restoration
success. We conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with 32 natural resource professionals working in the Midwest Driftless
Area. We found that most professionals anticipate that oak will remain only a component of the future forest. Furthermore,
they identified the general unwillingness of landowners to adopt oak restoration practices as a primary driving force of regional
forest change. The professionals pointed to interdependent ecological and social factors, occurring at various scales (e.g.,
economic cost of management, deer herbivory, and exurban residential development) as influencing landowner oak restoration
decisions. Professionals emphasized the importance of government cost-share programs and long-term personal relationships
to securing landowner acceptance of oak restoration practices. However, given finite societal resources, ecologically- and
socially-targeted approaches were viewed as potential ways to optimize regional success. 相似文献
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