Reconciling Ecosystem-Based Management and Focal Resource Conservation in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument - Softcover

Kittinger, John N.; U.S. Department Of Commerce; Skillings, Derek J.; Carvalho, Kimo K.; Reeve, Lora L.N.; Hutchinson, Melanie; Cullison, Katherine; Shackeroff, Janna; Chow, Malia; Lemus, Judith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1496025695 ISBN 13: 9781496025692

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2009

Synopsis

This paper presents a proposed methodology for the integration of ecosystem-based management and conservation of focal resources in protected areas via a prioritization process for resource conservation. The proposed methodology relies upon a prioritization of resources, determination of resource vulnerability, and integration into a spatial conservation planning tool. First, the origins and scientific basis for ecosystem-based marine management are reviewed. Next, the concept of ecosystem vulnerability as a method for integrating ecosystem and focal resource protections is proposed. A comprehensive planning process and three-step method are then described for quantifying vulnerability for use in marine spatial planning (MSP) tools. Finally, specific applications to management of protected areas are articulated.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1496025695
• ISBN 13: 9781496025692
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36