Why History Matters in Conservation Planning

摘要: Temporal scale analysis is important to fully understand a place and the multigenerational connections that form basis of local resident’s reaction any conservation plan. Environmental history social science, specifically qualitative methods are useful uncover reveal information regarding land use attachment in particular region. This study used both tools with an embedded case designed examine intense conflict related initiative heart Appalachian/Acadian ecoregion. Primary data for this came from interviews 21 opinion ­leaders The were explored using three part conceptual framework; cultural memory, essentialized images vernacular conservation. findings revealed clear fixed points time, define narrative place. Not knowing these may have caused undue misunderstanding between planners residents. Evidence escalation was found, examples helped rooted ­vernacular Understanding elements can lead better process ­ultimately one preserves dignity residents while creating resilient