作者: Stephen M. Born , William C. Sonzogni
DOI: 10.1007/BF02471988
关键词: Conceptual basis 、 The Conceptual Framework 、 Black earth 、 Confusion 、 Ecology (disciplines) 、 Nature Conservation 、 Computer science 、 Ecosystem management 、 Conceptualization 、 Environmental resource management
摘要: Although espoused by many, integrated environmental management (IEM) has been difficult to accomplish in practice. There are many reasons for this shortfall, but certainly a key factor is the lack of agreement among scholars and practitioners regarding concept its defining elements. Our purpose here sharpen conceptual basis IEM elaborating pragmatically characterizing framework practice more management. We outline four fundamental dimensions IEM: (1) comprehensive, (2) interconnective, (3) strategic, (4) interactive/coordinative. efforts Black Earth Creek watershed Wisconsin illustrate specific attributes examples pertaining our conceptualization IEM. Acceptance elaborated should alleviate some confusion associated with help move widely heralded approach from theory into