Over the past few decades, a new form of governance has emerged to replace adversarial
and managerial modes of policy making and implementation. Collaborative governance, as …

Although transdisciplinary research has started addressing important epistemological
challenges, as evidenced by the discussion about 'mode 2'knowledge production, its …

As tools for improving the sustainability of forest management, criteria and indicator (C&I)
frameworks have grown in popularity over the last decade. Such frameworks have been …

Monitoring progress toward sustainability goals requires a quantitative assessment method
including indicators. Indicator sets and goals have typically been developed by experts …

The geographical boundaries and titles depicted in this publication, whether in maps, other
illustrations, or text, do not imply any judgment or opinion about the legal status of a territory …

A significant challenge to using the adaptive collaborative management (ACM) approach is
building the capacity of participants so that they have the skills, awareness, and confidence …

Despite widespread acceptance of sustainability as the ultimate goal of forest management,
perspectives about its meaning, significance, and relevant indicators may still differ. This …

The paper presents the results and main conclusions of an assessment of compliance with
technical guidelines for Reduced Impact Harvesting (RIH) in Terra Firme forests of the …

The nation's dependence on effective wastewater treatment requires an increasing capacity
for the management of sewage sludge and biosolids. The amount of municipal sewage …

" The Creator has given us the responsibility to protect the lands on which we were placed.
We are to take care of and nurture everything that the Creator has given as a trust and duty …