Identifying capacity indicators for community-based natural resource management initiatives: focus group results from conservation practitioners across Illinois

Natalie J. Mountjoy, Erin Seekamp, Mae A. Davenport and Matt R. Whiles

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2014, vol. 57, issue 3, 329-348

Abstract: The increasing popularity of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) warrants an exploration of the capacity of such initiatives to co-ordinate and implement successful conservation efforts. We used reconstructivist methods -- specifically, focus groups with nominal group techniques -- to determine 10 key capacity indicators for successful CBNRM. The list comprises motivation, leadership, respect, mutual interest/shared values, outreach/education, marketing, communication, planning, funding and equipment/supplies. Our results can be used by CBNRM groups for capacity-building and self-assessment activities, by bridging organisations to increase the capacity of such initiatives, or by researchers interested in measuring the capacity of community-based groups to achieve their conservation goals.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2012.743880

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