Participatory Action Research in Natural Resource Management
Title | Participatory Action Research in Natural Resource Management PDF eBook |
Author | Christian Castellanet |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 2004-06-02 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1135465231 |
This work evaluates the merits of a widely-used approach to natural resource management, participatory action research (PAR), an approach to resource management that strives to link researchers with farmers and other local residents whose lives are effected by long-range conservation programmes. The authors begin the book with the history of PAR, and then use a variety of case studies that chronicle sustainable development efforts in Brazil. They evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these efforts and suggest specific ways to improve on future PAR efforts.
Partnerships for Empowerment
Title | Partnerships for Empowerment PDF eBook |
Author | Carl Wilmsen |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 318 |
Release | 2012-05-23 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1136560076 |
Participatory research has emerged as an approach to producing knowledge that is sufficiently grounded in local needs and realities to support community-based natural resource management (CBNRM), and it is often touted as crucial to the sustainable management of forests and other natural resources. This book analyses the current state of the art of participatory research in CBNRM. Its chapters and case studies examine recent experiences in collaborative forest management, harvesting impacts on forest shrubs, watershed restoration in Native American communities, civic environmentalism in an urban neighborhood and other topics. Although the main geographic focus of the book is the United States, the issues raised are synthesized and discussed in the context of recent critiques of participatory research and CBNRM worldwide. The book's purpose is to provide insights and lessons for academics and practitioners involved in CBNRM in many contexts. The issues it covers will be relevant to participatory research and CBNRM practitioners and students the world over.
Participatory Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Title | Participatory Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management PDF eBook |
Author | Julian F. Gonsalves |
Publisher | IDRC |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1552501817 |
Intended for aspiring and new practitioners of Participatory Research and Development (PR&D) as well as field-based researchers in developing countries. Highlights that agricultural research and development has become a joint approach to deal with diverse biophysical environments, multiple livelihood goals, rapid changes in local and global economies, and an expanded range for stakeholders over agriculture and natural resources.
Participatory Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Title | Participatory Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management PDF eBook |
Author | Julian F. Gonsalves |
Publisher | IDRC |
Pages | 249 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1552501833 |
Intended for aspiring and new practitioners of Participatory Research and Development (PR&D) as well as field-based researchers in developing countries. Highlights that agricultural research and development has become a joint approach to deal with diverse biophysical environments, multiple livelihood goals, rapid changes in local and global economies, and an expanded range for stakeholders over agriculture and natural resources.
Communities, Livelihoods and Natural Resources
Title | Communities, Livelihoods and Natural Resources PDF eBook |
Author | International Development Research Centre (Canada) |
Publisher | IDRC |
Pages | 451 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1552502309 |
This book synthesizes results from a 7-year programme of applied research on community-based approaches to natural resource management in Asia. By presenting field reports of innovative approaches to poverty reduction and sustainable resource use, it provides practitioners with models of ""good practice"" in participatory, community-based resource management, and it demonstrates how site-based research contributes to broader learning in the field of natural resource management and policy. There are 11 case studies featured, from some of the most marginal areas of rural China, Mongolia, Laos, V.
Managing Natural Resources for Sustainable Livelihoods
Title | Managing Natural Resources for Sustainable Livelihoods PDF eBook |
Author | Barry Pound |
Publisher | IDRC |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Electronic books |
ISBN | 1844070263 |
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Our People, Our Resources
Title | Our People, Our Resources PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas George Barton |
Publisher | IUCN |
Pages | 280 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Asentamientos rurales |
ISBN | 9782831703893 |
This handbook illustrates concepts, methods and tools for "primary environmental care", an approach that seeks to empower communities to meet basic needs while protecting the environment. In particular, it focuses on how population size, structure, growth (or decline) and movements relate to the quality of the environment and the quality of life. Emphasis is placed on a community-led process of participatory action research in which local knowledge and skills are fully utilized. A main purpose is to promote the effective, integrated management of environment and population dynamics for the benefit of local people. As a collection of tools for action, it is designed for professionals in conservation and natural resource management, development, population and public health who wish to promote and assist participatory action research in rural communities.