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  • Governance gaps at federal and state levels drive the need for local conservation action.
  • A localist paradigm, including community-based management and citizen science, offers innovative solutions for conservation challenges.
  • Rural communities, despite facing significant conservation issues due to climate and land-use changes, often lack the capacity for local initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine factors influencing the outcomes of localist conservation approaches in diverse social-ecological contexts.
  • To identify key dimensions affecting the success of community-based conservation initiatives.
  • To provide guidance for maximizing the potential of localist conservation in complex environments.

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  • Analysis of four diverse conservation cases employing localist approaches in Maine, USA.
  • Comparison of cases based on governance systems, social adaptive capacities, and technology/data characteristics.
  • Synthesis of data from collective participatory research projects.

Main Results:

  • Localist conservation outcomes vary significantly across different social-ecological contexts.
  • Key metrics within governance systems, social adaptive capacities, and technology/data influence these outcomes.
  • No single approach guarantees success; multiple pathways exist for incorporating community perspectives.

Conclusions:

  • Localist conservation approaches are vital for addressing governance gaps and complex conservation challenges.
  • Understanding the interplay of governance, social capacity, and technology is crucial for effective implementation.
  • Guidance is provided to enhance community-based conservation efforts and maximize their potential.