Assessment of Nature Reserve Management Effectiveness - A Case Study of Huihe Nature Reserve

Abstract:

To protect natural resources and biodiversity, nature reserves have been established worldwide. However, the inadequate management is becoming a widespread problem in the development of nature reserves. Therefore, assessing management effectiveness of nature reserve is not only one of the important means to improve and promote the sustainable management level of nature reserve, but also a hotspot in recent research of biodiversity conservation. But until now, there isnt a quantitative assessment approach accepted widely. According to literature survey and the Delphi method, this study set up an index system, including (A) management behavior, (B) protective effect and (C) social influence. Based on this, Huhe nature reserve was selected to verify the applicability of this index system. The results showed that various problems and prioritization of nature reserve management could be identified effectively using this index system, which offers policy makers a tool for a rapid assessment of management effectiveness. In addition, this study will provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for nature reserve management in China.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 726-731)
• Pages: 1093-1100
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.726-731.1093
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Zhi Rong Zheng, Shi Hai Lv, Jun Jing Gao, Chao Yang Feng
• Keywords: Assessment Criteria, Assessment Index, Huihe Nature Reserve, Management Effectiveness

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