Equal Partners? Assessing Comanagement of Forest Resources in Clayoquot Sound

Bibliographic Data

ID12164990
AuthorsHolly Spiro Mabee (University of British Columbia), George Hoberg (University of British Columbia, corresponding author)
Year2006
Volume19
Issue10
Pages875-888
Publication date2006-10-18
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueSociety & Natural Resources (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0894-1920 • E-ISSN: 1521-0723
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/08941920600901668
OpenAlexW2108428007
LanguageEN
Citations received10
References cited18

Using a case study of Clayoquot Sound, this article examines progress and challenges with creating an equal partnership in a case of comanagement of forest resources between indigenous peoples and the state in Canada. The analysis of participants' perceptions revealed a need for careful definition of key terms used in comanagement arrangements to ensure shared understanding and interpretation of goals among the parties, especially given the different worldviews and knowledge systems used by the two parties. In addition, it was found that equality must be analyzed separately for each key function of comanagement, as different factors are involved. Equality in decision making was constrained primarily by the structure of statutory authority, whereas equality in planning was constrained by the capacity gap. Although truly “equal” comanagement has not been achieved in Clayoquot Sound, positive benefits of relationship building and cross-cultural exchange have developed

Business · Computer security · Economics · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Function (biology · General partnership · Geography · Indigenous · Interpretation (philosophy · Key (lock · Perception · Political science · Public relations · Sound (geography · Statutory law · Computer Science · Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights · Indigenous Studies and Ecology · Law · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Ecology