Guide to effective research-management collaboration at long-term environmental research sites

Frederick J. Swanson; Steve Eubanks; Mary Beth Adams; John C. Brissette

doi:10.2737/PNW-GTR-821

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Guide to effective research-management collaboration at long-term environmental research sites

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Authors:

Frederick J. Swanson, Steve Eubanks, Mary Beth Adams, John C. Brissette

Year:

2010

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-GTR-821

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-821. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 12 p.

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Abstract

The Forest Service system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) and other sites of long-term silvicultural, watershed, and ecological research have contributed to science and natural resource management for more than a century. An important aspect of the success of EFR programs is strong collaboration between the research and land manager communities. This guide offers suggestions for effective research management partnerships based at EFRs and other long-term research sites. Keys to success include mutual understanding and respect, shared commitment to learning, and joint projects and communications programs.

Keywords

Experimental forests, experimental ranges, adaptive management, guidelines for management, technology transfer

Citation

Swanson, Frederick J.; Eubanks, Steve; Adams, Mary Beth; Brissette, John C.; DeMuth, Carol. 2010. Guide to effective research-management collaboration at long-term environmental research sites. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-821. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 12 p.