Chambers, N., G. Tabor, Y. Converse, T. Olliff, S. Finn, R. Sojda, and S. Bischke. 2013. The Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative Strategic Conservation Framework.
Summary
The purpose of this strategic conservation framework is to articulate the rationale, approach, and priorities for the Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative (GNLCC) that reflects the unique geography and regional natural resource issues. The information presented in this document is summarized from background research on existing landscape initiatives (place-, issue-, or species-based) and other regionally summarized ecological and landscape information relevant to the Great Northern geography. The conservation targets identified in this document are based on research with conservation partners and ongoing landscape-scaled initiatives. We collected and reviewed over 50 documents that may be relevant to the Great Northern [...]
Summary
The purpose of this strategic conservation framework is to articulate the rationale, approach, and priorities for the Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative (GNLCC) that reflects the unique geography and regional natural resource issues. The information presented in this document is summarized from background research on existing landscape initiatives (place-, issue-, or species-based) and other regionally summarized ecological and landscape information relevant to the Great Northern geography.
The conservation targets identified in this document are based on research with conservation partners and ongoing landscape-scaled initiatives. We collected and reviewed over 50 documents that may be relevant to the Great Northern LCC and conducted nearly 60 interviews with members of the Steering Committee, Advisory Team, and Partner Forum representatives. The conservation targets (i.e., ecosystem processes, ecosystems or habitats, and species or focal resources) provide a common focus for organizations to move toward a collective landscape vision using specific ecological outcomes within the GNLCC.
The GNLCC Strategic Conservation Framework (as described in the GNLCC Governance Charter) is intended to guide priority setting for annual work plans over a five- to ten-year time period. The framework provides the foundation for specific research and technical actions, institutional collaboration, and the application of ecological information, including future additions through GNLCC Partner Forums (see the GNLCC Governance Charter).
We recognize that this document is a starting point, and that the priorities expressed herein will continue to evolve and be refined. We are grateful to the advisory team and partners who have helped shape this document, and to our colleagues leading the partner forums, who will take the concepts in this framework the next steps.
