Monitoring and Evaluating Citizen-Agency Interactions: A Framework Developed for211 Adaptive Management

摘要

As the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management turn toward ecosystem and211u001eadaptive models of forest stewardship, they are being called on to develop 211u001emeaningful and lasting relations with citizens. These new management styles 211u001erequire not only improved strategies for public involvement but also methods to 211u001eexamine the interactions between citizens and agencies in orders to learn from 211u001esuch experiences. Using the general principles of adaptive management--which 211u001estress monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment--this report provides a 211u001ecomprehensive framework to help agency personnel and citizens to work together. 211u001eThis report describes the adaptive management concept, summarizes research about 211u001ethe goals and characteristics of successful public involvement, and lays out a 211u001eframework for monitoring and evaluating citizen-agency interactions. Although 211u001edesigned for adaptive management settings, the framework is well suited to other 211u001esituations where improving these interactions is a priority.