The governance of Natura 2000 sites: the importance of initial choices in the organisation of planning processes

Raoul Beunen and Jasper R. de Vries

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2011, vol. 54, issue 8, 1041-1059

Abstract: The management of Natura 2000 sites faces several challenges. Responsible authorities need to achieve specific conservation objectives and they need to balance these objectives with social and economic interests. A study of two cases, one in England and one in the Netherlands, shows that the initial choices about the organisation of a deliberative planning process can create a solid basis for further co-operation. This paper contributes to the knowledge about the design and consequences of deliberative planning processes. It shows how a specific process design can strengthen the possibilities to develop social capital, trust and reciprocity, but also how it can result in a deliberative quicksand, characterised by ongoing discussions and even conflicts between the various stakeholders.

Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2010.549034

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