Policy Characterization of Ecosystem management |
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Authors: | Averil Lamont |
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Institution: | (1) Policy Research Directorate, Environment Canada, 4th Floor, 10 Wellington Street, Gatineau, QC, Canada |
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Abstract: | This paper provides a comparison of ecosystem management (EM) to the traditional regulatory management approach and outlines the characteristics of EM from a policy perspective, defining the conditions under which this management tool can be successfully implemented. Ecosystem management is a collaborative and integrative tool focused on balancing societal needs, economic growth, and environmental protection to ensure the long-term ecological integrity of a particular ecosystem. The characteristics of this particular tool include: (1) its holistic approach to environmental problems; (2) its integration of values (economic, social, and environmental) through a collaborative, multi-partner, decision making structure; (3) its reliance on science to guide decisions and set boundaries; and (4) its ability to learn from the implementation of decisions (adaptive management). Examples are draw from Environment Canada's various regional ecosystem initiatives. |
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Keywords: | economic sustainability/growth ecological integrity ecosystem management decision making process integrative planning natural capital and long-term ecological resiliency |
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