Broadening participation in biological monitoring : handbook for scientists and managers / David Pilz, Heidi L. Ballard, and Eric T. Jones.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Pilz, David

Contributor:

Ballard, Heidi L.

Jones, Eric T., 1965-

Pacific Northwest Research Station (Portland, Or.)

Series:

General technical report PNW ; 680.

General technical report PNW ; 680

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biological monitoring.

Biodiversity--Monitoring.

Biodiversity.

Participatory monitoring and evaluation (Project management).

Biological Monitoring.

environmental monitoring.

Medical Subjects:

Biological Monitoring.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (131 pages).

Place of Publication:

Portland, OR : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, [2006]

Summary:

"Participatory (collaborative, multiparty, citizen, volunteer) monitoring is a process that has been increasing in popularity and use in both developing and industrialized societies over the last several decades. It reflects the understanding that natural resource decisions are more effective and less controversial when stakeholders who have an interest in the results are involved in the process. An adequate number of such projects have now been organized, tried, and evaluated such that sufficient information exists to recommend a comprehensive approach to implementing such processes. This handbook was written for managers and scientists in the United States who are contemplating a participatory approach to monitoring biological resources, especially biodiversity. It is designed as a how-to manual with discussions of relevant topics, checklists of important considerations to address, and resources for further information. Worksheets for developing, implementing, and evaluating a monitoring plan are posted on a companion Web site. The subject matter is divided into 3 stages of a monitoring project encompassing a total of 22 topical modules. These modules can be used in any sequence on an ongoing basis. Stages and modules include (1) planning documentation, goals, indicators, collaboration, decisions, context, organization, participants, communication, incentives, design, and resources; (2) implementationtraining, safety, fieldwork, sampling, data, and quality; and (3) followthroughanalysis, reporting, evaluation, and celebrations. Collaboration always involves colearning, so documenting choices, plans, and activities with the Web site worksheets is integral to the manuals effectiveness."

Contents:

How to use this handbook

Overview of stages and modules

Planning stage

Implementation stage

Followthrough stage.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on Nov. 17, 2006).

"September 2006."

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified]: HathiTrust Digital Library. 2025.

Other Format:

Print version: Pilz, David. Broadening participation in biological monitoring.

OCLC:

76268586

Access Restriction:

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