Floodplain meadow partnership: A working model of effective communication between practitioners, academics and policymakers

Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Matt Johnson¹  Hilary Wallace²  Stewart Clarke³  Richard Jefferson⁴  Ann Skinner⁵  David Gowing⁶  Irina Tatarenko⁶  Emma Rothero⁶  Gareth Davies⁶ 

[1] Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust Great Cambourne UK;Ecological Surveys (Bangor) Canon Pyon Herefordshire UK;National Trust Swindon UK;Natural England Peterborough UK;River Restoration Centre Cranfield, UK;School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Science, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics The Open University Milton Keynes UK;

关键词: floodplain meadow;    habitat conservation;    outreach coordinator;    research coordinator;    translational ecology;   

DOI  :  10.1002/2688-8319.12072

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract The article describes a model system for facilitating the transfer of knowledge between researchers and practitioners. The system described has a focus on a single habitat, floodplain meadows, and a case is made for replicating the model for other habitats. Even a single habitat has a wide variety of stakeholders, but a focused partnership with representation across the stakeholder community can prove a useful vehicle for disseminating knowledge and best practice. The structure of the partnership is set out from a steering group to local representatives, and the division of tasks between specialists is explained. The partnership is UK‐based and UK‐focused, yet has an international dimension. The longevity of the partnership and the intensity of interaction with stakeholders are concluded to be important and suggested as a model for others to follow.

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