Research in adaptive management: working relations and the research process.

Amanda C. Graham; Linda E. Kruger

doi:10.2737/PNW-RP-538

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Research in adaptive management: working relations and the research process.

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Authors:

Amanda C. Graham, Linda E. Kruger

Year:

2002

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-RP-538

Source:

Res. Pap. PNW-RP-538. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 55 p

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Abstract

This report analyzes how a small group of Forest Service scientists participating in efforts to implement adaptive management approach working relations, and how they understand and apply the research process. Nine scientists completed a questionnaire to assess their preferred mode of thinking (the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument), engaged in a facilitated conversation to "map" their ideas about research (Conceptual Content Cognitive Mapping, or "3CM"), and participated in several open-ended interviews. Recommendations are made for future adaptive management efforts, and propositions for further study are suggested.

Keywords

Adaptive management, social learning, collaboration, research, natural resources

Citation

Graham, Amanda C.; Kruger, Linda E. 2002. Research in adaptive management: working relations and the research process. Res. Pap. PNW-RP-538. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 55 p