Science in the Public Sphere: Greater Sage-grouse Conservation Planning from a Transdisciplinary Perspective

摘要: Integration of scientific data and adaptive management techniques is critical to the success species conservation, however, there are uncertainties about effective methods knowledge exchange between scientists decisionmakers. The conservation planning implementation process for Greater Sage-grouse ( ) in Mono Basin, Calif. region, was used as a case study observe information among stakeholders with differing perspectives; resource manager, scientist, public official, rancher, others. collaborative development risk-simulation model explored tool transfer inform decisions. Observations compiled using transdisciplinary approach were compare during more traditional interactions such scientist-led presentations at stakeholder meetings. Lack congruence around needs prioritization led insufficient commitment completely implement model. Ethnographic analysis suggests that further application epistemic community theory, which posits strong boundary condition on transfer, could help support risk simulation models conservation-planning efforts within similarly complex social bureaucratic landscapes.