A synthesis of knowledge about motives for participation in perpetual conservation easements

Conservation Science and Practice

Robert L. Pressey¹  Johann A. Walker²  Kaylan M. Kemink²  Vanessa M. Adams³ 

[1] ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, Sir George Fisher Research Building Douglas QLD Australia;Ducks Unlimited Inc. Bismarck North Dakota USA;Geography and Spatial Sciences, School of Technology, Environments and Design University of Tasmania Hobart TAS Australia;

关键词: conservation planning;    easement;    landowner;    privately protected area;    willingness;   

DOI  :  10.1111/csp2.323

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Perpetual conservation easements are a popular method in some countries for addressing conservation goals. Landowner participation plays a key role in the development of these agreements. Despite the importance of involvement by landowners, no recent efforts have been made to synthesize information about the motivations for participation in perpetual easement programs. As a result, the literature lacks a framework to guide future case studies that would facilitate comparisons and generalizations. To this end, we reviewed 43 studies that investigated individual motivations to participate in perpetual conservation easements, and categorized motivations using Ostrom's social–ecological framework. We identified a strong tendency among studies to focus only on local‐scale processes involving landowners, with little consideration of broader‐scale influences. We also highlight several cross‐study trends and gaps in the literature where future research would prove valuable.

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