A New Unified, Flexible, Scalable, and Inclusive Model for Ecological Problem-Solving

Successful, lasting conservation action requires ecological problem-solving that is based on social and empirical science. To alleviate some of the burden associated with organizing the many factors germane to ecological problem-solving, we created an interactive flowchart (the Ecological Problem-So...

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Published in:Sustainability 2024-12, Vol.16 (23), p.10325
Main Authors: Crandall, Amanda, Diedrich, Jack, Struthers, Blake, Tiemann, Cole, Williams, Christopher K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
California
Case studies
Habitats
Kazakhstan
Natural resources
Planning
Problem solving
Resource management
Stakeholders
United States
Williams, C.K
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Summary:Successful, lasting conservation action requires ecological problem-solving that is based on social and empirical science. To alleviate some of the burden associated with organizing the many factors germane to ecological problem-solving, we created an interactive flowchart (the Ecological Problem-Solving Flow Model (EPS Flow Model)) that is adaptable to different ecological problems at multiple spatial scales. Drawing on the strengths of existing models created for specific systems, species, or social dynamics, the EPS Flow Model is biologically relevant, socially inclusive, broadly applicable, locally adaptable, easy to understand, visually appealing, and features loop learning at all stages. To demonstrate how the EPS Flow Model can be used, we incorporate three case study examples that address different ecological problems at multiple spatial scales and in various stages of development. The EPS Flow Model is intended to aid natural resource professionals during the policy planning process to promote more effective and inclusive conservation actions.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su162310325