Community Based Ecological Monitoring in Nova Scotia: Challenges and Opportunities
- 24 February 2006
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
- Vol. 113 (1-3) , 395-409
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-005-9091-7
Abstract
This article examines community-based ecological monitoring in Nova Scotia, with an emphasis on watershed stewardship groups. It discusses successes to date and future challenges, drawing on examples from the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) and other community groups. The barriers to the generation of robust monitoring datasets and effective participation in watershed management are examined. The article concludes with a discussion of issues to be addressed to ensure that community groups can both gather scientifically valid ecological data and have meaningful input into the management of their local natural resources.Keywords
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