Effective Conservation: Parks, Rewilding, and Local Development

Conservation is often seen as a conflict between local communities and conservationists, but a new approach called "Full Nature" connects conservation with the well-being of human communities. This approach promotes fully functional natural landscapes that are integrated ecologically, socially, and politically, and is based on the experience of conservationist Ignacio Jiménez. The book provides a pragmatic approach to conservation that focuses on working with people and includes chapters on intelligence gathering, communication, planning, conflict management, and evaluation techniques.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Island Press

Conservation, for the majority, often entails minimizing human presence in wildlands to mitigate harmful impacts. However, this defensive approach has frequently led to conflicts between local communities and conservationists, hindering opportunities for collaboration and perpetuating ongoing disputes. One innovative conservation approach, coined as "Full Nature," challenges this conventional mindset by establishing a connection between conservation and the well-being of human communities. This approach, pioneered by conservationist Ignacio Jiménez, aims to promote fully functional natural landscapes that are intertwined with the fundamental needs of the communities they inhabit. It fosters a self-sustaining cycle where nature and people are harmoniously integrated ecologically, socially, and politically.

Effective conservation is grounded in Jiménez's extensive experience managing conservation projects across three continents over three decades. He offers a pragmatic approach to conservation that prioritizes working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including people, neighbors, governments, politicians, businesses, media, and more. By ensuring that these stakeholders have a long-term stake in protecting and restoring parks and wildlife, Jiménez guides readers through the practical considerations of designing, analyzing, and managing effective conservation programs.

Chapters within the manual delve into various aspects of effective conservation, such as intelligence gathering, communication, planning, conflict management, and evaluation techniques. Numerous text boxes showcase successful conservation projects from various contexts, along with links to additional resources for further exploration. This highly readable manual presents a groundbreaking and time-tested formula for successful conservation projects worldwide, bringing together parks, people, and nature in harmonious unity.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642832457