This paper examines the role that social conflict is likely to play in forest restoration projects. A definition of conflict as “perceived goal interference among interdependent parties” serves as a point of departure for the discussion, and the nature of forest restoration conflict is systematically examined by focusing on each aspect of the definition: perceptions, goal interference, the parties, and their interdependence. Agencies undertaking restoration projects are encouraged to adopt a discourse orientation, wherein they recognize that 1) their public involvement efforts are creating a discourse that can incorporate a wide array of values and voices and 2) groups may create competing discourses if they feel that the agency’s process disenfranchises them.
Article
Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Managing Social Conflict and Forest Restoration
Tree and Forestry Science and Biotechnology
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Article
Publication Date
1-1-2011
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Global Science Books
Abstract
Citation Information
Daniels, S.E., Emborg. J., Walker, G.B. (In review).Seeing the forest for the trees: Managing social conflict and forest restoration. Functional Ecosystems and Communities.
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