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Author: | Failing, L. Gregory, R. |
Title: | Ten Common Mistakes in Designing Biodiversity Indicators for Forest Policy |
Journal: | Journal of Environmental Management
2003 : JUN, VOL. 68:2, p. 121-132 |
Index terms: | BIODIVERSITY FOREST ECONOMICS MANAGEMENT DECISION ANALYSIS |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | This paper identifies 10 common 'mistakes' in developing and using forest biodiversity indicators from the standpoint of making better forest management choices. The mistakes relate to a failure to clarify the values-basis for indicator selection and a failure to integrate science and values to design indicators that are concise, relevant and meaningful to decision makers. The combined effects of these ten mistakes include inconsistent and indefensible on-ground management strategies and hidden trade-offs at a policy level. Correcting the mistakes will help to address these problems and, more generally, recognizes the need to better understand the interface between science, public values, and decision making. |
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