TECHNICAL INNOVATION
Standard methods for Nature Conservation Planning
Division of labour, specialisation and globalisation are general
features of the modern world. The systems only work if the single steps
of a complex feature fit together, and if the often highly specialised
decisions remain clear for public and policies. As a consequence
regional and international standardisation of production, techniques,
trade, and decision making developed exponentially. Most impacts to
nature are argued on the basis of accepted standards (laws, sub-legal
regulations etc.). Nature Conservation is one of the very few fields of
public interest without a scientifically generally accepted set of
methodological and technical standards. Of course, any attempt to
“standardise nature” would be quite the opposite of the intended
conservation targets. However, standardisation of planning methods,
assessment and management instruments is urgently needed to make
decisions comparable and to improve public acceptance. We developed
comparative assessment schemes for “mixed” landscapes with a high share
of used areas and technical minimum standards for landscape
planning.
| Cyclic procedure for the definition of local
nature conservation goals |
Evaluation procedure to transfer classes of endangered of species into grades |
Related projects:
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Development of nature conservation assessment schemes (1992 – 2006)
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Developing methodology standards in nature conservation (1997-2002)
Related publications:
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for a complete documentation see list of scientific publications
