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  • Conservation Science
  • Knowledge Management
  • Social-Ecological Systems

Background:

  • Bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and practical action is a persistent challenge in conservation.
  • Existing frameworks often overlook the complex sociopolitical dynamics of knowledge generation and exchange.
  • A conceptual model is needed to effectively frame knowledge networks in conservation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To devise a novel model for knowledge mapping as a foundation for knowledge management in conservation.
  • To apply this model using great ape conservation as a case study.
  • To identify key principles for structuring and analyzing conservation knowledge networks.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a knowledge mapping model based on network analysis principles.
  • Incorporated two key principles: conservation networks as conglomerations of expertise subnetworks, and consideration of multiple dimensions beyond the research-management gradient.
  • Included dimensions such as scale of operation, geographic location, and organizational characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Proposed a framework where conservation networks comprise interconnected subnetworks of knowledge producers and users.
  • Highlighted the importance of analyzing knowledge flow across diverse dimensions (e.g., geography, scale, organizational type).
  • Demonstrated the utility of the model in the context of great ape conservation.

Conclusions:

  • Knowledge mapping is a crucial prerequisite for effective knowledge management in conservation.
  • Understanding the structure and dynamics of knowledge networks across multiple dimensions is essential for bridging the science-action gap.
  • This approach offers new avenues for investigating and improving the translation of scientific insights into conservation action.