Social Acceptability of Forest Conditions and Management Practices A Problem Analysis

Will improve understanding of the sociopolitical processes related to resource mgmt. (RM) & to help structure mgmt. response to conflict & contentiousness, misunderstanding among participants, & failed citizen-agency interactions. Public acceptance is essential to every RM decision public agencies must make. Regardless of the issue -- forest health, fuels, mgmt., riparian restoration, recreation impacts, or threatened & endangered species -- the political environment involves many diverse factors. This analysis identifies 10 key problem areas needing in-depth consideration for durable decisions to be made. Presents 5 basic strategies to help guide resource professionals & citizens toward more integrated solutions.Shindler, Bruce A. is the author of 'Social Acceptability of Forest Conditions and Management Practices A Problem Analysis' with ISBN 9780756731120 and ISBN 0756731127.