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Using perceptions as evidence to improve conservation and environmental management.

Nathan James Bennett^1,2

¹Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia, 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada.

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Summary

Understanding local perceptions is crucial for effective conservation. Positive perceptions, alongside scientific evidence, ensure community support and long-term success in conservation initiatives.

Keywords:

adaptive management ciencia social ambiental ciencia social de la conservación conservación basada en evidencias conservation social science environmental governance environmental social science evidence-based conservation gobernanza ambiental monitoreo y evaluación monitoring and evaluation protected areas áreas protegidas

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Conservation science
Social science research

Background:

Conservation increasingly emphasizes adaptive management and evidence-based approaches.
Monitoring and evaluation now include management, governance, ecological, and social factors.
Perceptions are often undervalued as anecdotal in evidence-based conservation.

Purpose of the Study:

To clarify how research on perceptions enhances adaptive and evidence-based conservation.
To highlight the value of local people's perceptions in conservation decision-making.

Main Methods:

Review and synthesis of research on conservation perceptions.
Analysis of how perceptions inform conservation policies and management.

Main Results:

Local perceptions offer critical insights into social impacts, ecological outcomes, and governance legitimacy.
Positive perceptions are essential for local support and the long-term success of conservation initiatives.
Perception research can guide improvements in conservation and governance at all scales.

Conclusions:

Integrating diverse evidence, including social science perceptions, is vital for robust conservation monitoring and evaluation.
Evidence-based conservation must incorporate local understanding for effective and sustainable outcomes.