Ecological approach to resource survey and planning for environmentally significant areas: the ABC method

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Environ. Manage.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01866933· OSTI ID:6883417

Bastedo, J D; Nelson, J G; Theberge, J B

A resource survey and planning method for parks, reserves, and other environmentally significant areas (ESAs) is presented in the context of holistic balanced approach to land use and environmental management. This method provides a framework for the acquisition, analysis, presentation, and application of diverse ecological data pertinent to land use planning and resource management within ESAs. Through the independent analysis and subsequent integration of abiotic, biotic, and cultural or ABC information, land areas within an ESA are identified in terms of their relative environmental significance and environmental constraints. The former term encompasses wildlife, historic, and other resource values, while the latter term reflects biophysical hazards and sensitivities, and land use conflicts. The method thus calls for a matching of an ESA's distinctive attributes with appropriate land use and institutional arrangements through an analysis of available acts, regulations, agencies, and other conservation and land use management mechanisms. The method culminates with a management proposal showing proposed park or reserve allocations, buffer areas, or other land use controls aimed at preserving an ESA's special ecological qualities while providing for resource development. The authors suggest that all resource management decisions affecting ESA's should be governed by a philosophical stance that recognizes a spectrum of broad land use types, ranging from preservation to extractive use and rehabilitation.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Waterloo, Ontario
• OSTI ID: 6883417
• Journal Information: Environ. Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Manage.; (United States) Vol. 8:2; ISSN EMNGD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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