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The federal government has full ownership of all natural resources in Canada.
The federal government has full ownership of all natural resources in Canada.
False
Aboriginal groups in Canada have collective rights recognized by the 1982 Constitution Act.
Aboriginal groups in Canada have collective rights recognized by the 1982 Constitution Act.
True
Interest groups in resource management consist of advocates and researchers only.
Interest groups in resource management consist of advocates and researchers only.
False
Water within provinces is solely governed by federal law.
Water within provinces is solely governed by federal law.
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The issue-attention cycle plays a significant role in natural resource management conflicts.
The issue-attention cycle plays a significant role in natural resource management conflicts.
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Economic growth and profit are commonly supported by conservationist interest groups.
Economic growth and profit are commonly supported by conservationist interest groups.
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Globalization has no impact on natural resource management in Canada.
Globalization has no impact on natural resource management in Canada.
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Natural resource management in Canada is typically straightforward and free of conflict.
Natural resource management in Canada is typically straightforward and free of conflict.
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Renewable resources can regenerate in short periods of time, while non-renewable resources cannot.
Renewable resources can regenerate in short periods of time, while non-renewable resources cannot.
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Natural resource management focuses solely on the aesthetic value of landscapes.
Natural resource management focuses solely on the aesthetic value of landscapes.
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Mobile resource management is often simpler than non-mobile resource management.
Mobile resource management is often simpler than non-mobile resource management.
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Natural resource management aims to support the quality of life for both present and future generations.
Natural resource management aims to support the quality of life for both present and future generations.
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The ownership of resources is only classified as government owned.
The ownership of resources is only classified as government owned.
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Natural resources only include plants and animals but exclude land and water.
Natural resources only include plants and animals but exclude land and water.
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Natural resource management acknowledges that environmental and social conditions are static.
Natural resource management acknowledges that environmental and social conditions are static.
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A responsible approach to using natural resources can help transform a renewable resource into a non-renewable resource.
A responsible approach to using natural resources can help transform a renewable resource into a non-renewable resource.
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Conflict at the cognitive level is primarily caused by differing values among stakeholders.
Conflict at the cognitive level is primarily caused by differing values among stakeholders.
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Interest-based conflict in natural resource management is centered around the distribution of benefits and costs.
Interest-based conflict in natural resource management is centered around the distribution of benefits and costs.
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The 2015 Paris Agreement primarily aimed to resolve value-based conflicts among nations regarding environmental protection.
The 2015 Paris Agreement primarily aimed to resolve value-based conflicts among nations regarding environmental protection.
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Behavioural conflict can stem from issues like lack of communication and mistrust among parties involved.
Behavioural conflict can stem from issues like lack of communication and mistrust among parties involved.
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Uncertainty in resource management means that all variables and outcomes can be quantified with high accuracy.
Uncertainty in resource management means that all variables and outcomes can be quantified with high accuracy.
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Risk is understood as a situation where multiple outcomes can be defined and quantified.
Risk is understood as a situation where multiple outcomes can be defined and quantified.
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The withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement in 2020 is an example of interest-based conflict among countries.
The withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement in 2020 is an example of interest-based conflict among countries.
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Vision, legitimacy, and effectiveness are considered undesirable attributes when managing complex ecosystems.
Vision, legitimacy, and effectiveness are considered undesirable attributes when managing complex ecosystems.
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Collaboration in partnerships does not lead to improved decision-making.
Collaboration in partnerships does not lead to improved decision-making.
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Achieving a common vision among stakeholders is usually a quick and straightforward process.
Achieving a common vision among stakeholders is usually a quick and straightforward process.
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Impact assessment solely focuses on the economic implications of proposed policies.
Impact assessment solely focuses on the economic implications of proposed policies.
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The precautionary principle allows postponing preventive measures if scientific certainty about risks is lacking.
The precautionary principle allows postponing preventive measures if scientific certainty about risks is lacking.
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Communication among planners and decision-makers solely pertains to sharing technical data.
Communication among planners and decision-makers solely pertains to sharing technical data.
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Adaptive management is a critical attribute for managing complex ecosystems.
Adaptive management is a critical attribute for managing complex ecosystems.
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Risk assessment evaluates only the occurrence of negative events without considering mitigation costs.
Risk assessment evaluates only the occurrence of negative events without considering mitigation costs.
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Partnerships in resource management include a variety of stakeholders, not just public agencies.
Partnerships in resource management include a variety of stakeholders, not just public agencies.
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A vision based on sustainable development compromises future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
A vision based on sustainable development compromises future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
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Legitimacy in resource management is strengthened by having widespread support across the continuum of stakeholders.
Legitimacy in resource management is strengthened by having widespread support across the continuum of stakeholders.
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Adaptive environmental management views failures as detrimental and should be avoided.
Adaptive environmental management views failures as detrimental and should be avoided.
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A systems perspective emphasizes conflict between different resource agencies.
A systems perspective emphasizes conflict between different resource agencies.
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Backcasting involves determining decisions that need to be made in a linear progression from the present.
Backcasting involves determining decisions that need to be made in a linear progression from the present.
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The appropriate spatial unit for management should always align with political and administrative boundaries.
The appropriate spatial unit for management should always align with political and administrative boundaries.
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The concept of resilience in resource management refers to the ability to maintain function in the event of shocks.
The concept of resilience in resource management refers to the ability to maintain function in the event of shocks.
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Political support is a minor aspect when establishing legitimacy in resource management.
Political support is a minor aspect when establishing legitimacy in resource management.
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Study Notes
Natural Resources
- Natural resources are aspects of the natural environment that we value and use to produce goods and services.
- Resources are classified as renewable or non-renewable, mobile or non-mobile, and private property, government owned, or common property.
- Resource management can impact the quality of life for present and future generations.
Natural Resource Management: A Definition
- Natural resource management focuses on the scientific and technical understanding of resources and ecology, including their life-supporting capacity.
- It involves managing landscapes to sustain the needs and values of communities within the biophysical limits of natural systems.
- The goal is to balance maintenance, restoration, and protection of landscapes, while supporting people's aspirations.
- Natural resource management must adapt to changing environmental and social conditions.
Canadian Context
- Ownership and proprietary rights are divided between provincial and federal jurisdiction.
- Provincial governments control all Crown lands and natural resources not held by private ownership.
- The federal government manages resources north of 60 degrees latitude, as well as seabed resources within Canadian coastal waters.
- Legislative authority is often a source of conflict between federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
Aboriginal Groups
- The Constitution Act of 1982 recognizes the treaties and rights of Aboriginal peoples.
- This grants Aboriginal communities special collective rights, including resource management rights, outside of provincial and federal legislation.
- Aboriginal groups play a crucial role in decision-making regarding resource management.
Interest Groups
- Resource management involves diverse groups with competing interests and perspectives.
- Promoters*:
- Advocate for reduced regulations to facilitate economic growth and profit.
- Conservationists*:
- Support regulations and control measures to prevent wasteful exploitation of resources.
- Technologists*:
- Support resource management through best practices and technological advancements.
Conflicting Interests and Factors
- Issues surrounding natural resource management can be highly complex, involving multiple stakeholders and conflicting perspectives.
- The issue-attention cycle, globalization, and economic crises can all contribute to conflict.
Conflict Types
- Cognitive conflict: Arises from different understandings of a situation, often due to varying data collection and analysis methods.
- Value conflict: Stems from differing judgments about desired outcomes, such as prioritizing species protection versus ecosystem health, or economic growth versus environmental protection.
- Interest-based conflict: Occurs when diverse interests are involved, creating disagreements over responsibility for costs, distribution of benefits, and the allocation of resources.
- Behavioral conflict: Results from existing relationships, communication breakdowns, mistrust, and past conflicts between stakeholders.
Uncertainty
- Resource management often deals with limited knowledge and understanding of ecosystems.
- Decisions are made without full knowledge of the consequences.
- Uncertainty differs from risk.
- Risk*:
- Refers to situations where system behavior is understood, and the probability of various outcomes can be quantified.
Addressing Conflict and Uncertainty: Best Practices
- Effective resource management requires a focus on vision, legitimacy, a systems perspective, adaptive management, partnerships, impact and risk assessment, and communication.
Vision
- A clear vision of a desired future condition, achievable and endorsed by all stakeholders.
- This involves backcasting, or planning backward from a desired future state to determine necessary actions.
- Vision should be based on concepts like sustainable development, ensuring that current needs are met without compromising future generations, and resilience, the ability to adapt and continue functioning despite shocks to the system.
Legitimacy
- Legitimacy is essential to achieve outcomes, facilitate implementation, and build trust.
- Factors influencing legitimacy include political support, statutory or legislative frameworks, administrative arrangements, financial resources, and widespread stakeholder support.
Systems Perspective
- A holistic perspective that considers the interconnectedness of different resource agencies and their activities.
- Aims to harmonize activities to avoid conflict and maximize positive outcomes.
- Challenges include identifying the appropriate spatial unit for management, aligning political and administrative units with ecological boundaries.
Adaptive Environmental Management
- Management practices should be seen as rigorous experiments.
- "Failures" provide valuable information and insights, leading to continuous learning and adaptation.
- Adaptive management contributes to resilience by promoting the adjustment and flexibility needed to navigate complex systems.
Partnerships
- Partnerships foster collaboration, information exchange, resource sharing, joint decision-making, and collective responsibility.
- Challenges include balancing legal responsibilities of public agencies with the need for delegation, and achieving consensus through respect, trust-building, and recognizing that not all interests and needs can be fully accommodated.
Impact and Risk Assessment
- Impact assessment involves evaluating potential negative environmental repercussions of policies, plans, and projects, considering economic, environmental, and social implications.
- Risk assessment identifies the probability of negative events and the costs associated with mitigating their consequences.
- The precautionary principle advocates for taking precautionary measures to prevent environmental degradation, even in the absence of full scientific certainty.
Communication
- Effective communication ensures that all stakeholders understand the problems, opportunities, limitations, and potential outcomes associated with resource management decisions.
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