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Co-management of Natural Resources: A Proposed Framework

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  • Ryan Plummer

    (Brock University, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies)

  • John Fitzgibbon

    (University of Guelph, Faculty of Environmental Design and Rural Planning)

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Co-management acknowledges pragmatic developments and progression of institutional choice theories in natural resource management. This innovative concept embraces a pluralistic management approach based on the principle of subsidiarity and creates opportunities for the reconciliation of competitive property claims. This article reviews definitions of co-management, distinguishes it from other property rights regimes, and develops an organizational structure of the major elements involved. Synthesis of both experiences and literature leads to the development of a conceptual framework. Co-management is structured in terms of context, components, and linking mechanisms. In concert, these elements offer insight into the practice of co-management, address the shortcomings of institutional theories, and respond to critical issues raised in related literature. The framework contributes to natural resource management by acting as a means of identification and evaluation for such arrangements, as well as a systematic guide for future inquiries.

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  • Ryan Plummer & John Fitzgibbon, 2004. "Co-management of Natural Resources: A Proposed Framework," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 33(6), pages 876-885, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:33:y:2004:i:6:d:10.1007_s00267-003-3038-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-003-3038-y
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