T. Bruce Lauber|Daniel J. Decker|Barbara A. Knuth
Social Networks and Community-Based Natural Resource Management
Cornell University|New York State College of Agriculture & Life Sciences|Cornell University|New York State College of Agriculture & Life Sciences|Cornell University
conducted case studies three successful examples collaborative communitybased natural resource conservation development purpose 1 identify functions served interactions within social networks involved stakeholders 2 describe key structural properties social networks 3 determine structural properties varied networks serving different functions case studies relied semistructured indepth interviews 8 11 key stakeholders site played significant role collaborative projects interview questions focused roles played key stakeholders functions interactions interactions allowed exchange ideas provided access funding enabled stakeholders influence others exchange ideas involved largest number stakeholders highest percentage local stakeholders highest density interactions findings demonstrated value tailoring strategies involving stakeholders meet different needs collaborative communitybased natural resource management project widespread involvement local stakeholders may appropriate ideas project developed efforts exert influence secure project approvals funding however involving specific individuals political connections influence possible sources funds may critical findings consistent past work postulated social networks may require specific characteristics meet different needs communitybased environmental management