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Understanding barriers to implementation of an adaptive land management program
Susan K Jacobson1, Julie K Morris, J Scott Sanders
1Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0430, USA. jacobson@ufl.edu
Conservation Biology : the Journal of the Society for Conservation Biology
|September 28, 2006
Summary
Logistical and communication challenges hinder objective-based vegetation management (OBVM) implementation. Addressing resource constraints and improving communication are key to overcoming these barriers for effective wildlife conservation.
Area of Science:
- Wildlife Management
- Conservation Biology
- Ecosystem Management
Background:
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission manages extensive natural areas using an objective-based vegetation management (OBVM) approach.
- OBVM aims to achieve desired plant community conditions within an adaptive management framework.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers to implementing OBVM.
- To recommend strategies for overcoming identified barriers.
Main Methods:
- A literature review identified 47 potential barriers across six categories.
- A bureau-wide survey of 90 staff and interviews with managers, scientists, and administrators explored these barriers.
- An organizational culture assessment instrument was used to evaluate institutional factors.
Main Results:
- Logistical and communication issues were the most significant barriers to OBVM implementation.
- Staff perceived inadequate resources and information, and concerns about job flexibility and wildlife prioritization.
- A hierarchical organizational culture was identified, with a preference for greater flexibility and learning.
Conclusions:
- Mitigating logistical and communication barriers is crucial for successful OBVM.
- Recommendations include participatory resource allocation, enhanced communication channels, an external advisory committee, and fostering a flexible, learning-oriented organizational culture.
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