Developers of Ecological Site Description Find Benefits in Diverse Collaborations
Citation
Johanson, J., & Fernandez-Gimenez, M. (2015). Developers of Ecological Site Description Find Benefits in Diverse Collaborations. Rangelands, 37(1), 14-19.Publisher
Society for Range ManagementJournal
RangelandsAdditional Links
https://rangelands.orgAbstract
On the Ground • Ecological site descriptions (ESDs) are intended to provide the best available information relevant to a particular type of land and therefore should draw on multiple sources of information and expertise. • We surveyed participants from 16 interagency ESD projects to understand better the process, benefits, challenges, and keys to success for collaborative ESD development. • Collaborative ESD development involves federal and state agencies, universities, nongovernmental organizations, private landowners, and consultants and provides perceived benefits that greatly outweigh the challenges. • The results of this study may improve the transparency and credibility of ESD development by encouraging the inclusion of diverse stakeholders.Type
textArticle
Language
enISSN
0190-0528ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.rala.2014.12.003