Open AccessFloodplain meadow partnership: A working model of effective communication between practitioners, academics and policymakers
Author(s) -
Rothero Emma,
Tatarenko Irina,
Jefferson Richard,
Skinner Ann,
Wallace Hilary,
Gowing David,
Clarke Stewart,
Johnson Matt,
Davies Gareth
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ecological solutions and evidence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2688-8319
DOI - 10.1002/2688-8319.12072
Subject(s) - general partnership , stakeholder , public relations , dissemination , variety (cybernetics) , dimension (graph theory) , floodplain , set (abstract data type) , bridge (graph theory) , environmental resource management , business , knowledge management , political science , environmental planning , geography , computer science , medicine , environmental science , mathematics , finance , artificial intelligence , pure mathematics , law , programming language , cartography
The article describes a model system for facilitating the transfer of knowledge between researchers and practitioners. The system described has a focus on a single habitat, floodplain meadows, and a case is made for replicating the model for other habitats. Even a single habitat has a wide variety of stakeholders, but a focused partnership with representation across the stakeholder community can prove a useful vehicle for disseminating knowledge and best practice. The structure of the partnership is set out from a steering group to local representatives, and the division of tasks between specialists is explained. The partnership is UK‐based and UK‐focused, yet has an international dimension. The longevity of the partnership and the intensity of interaction with stakeholders are concluded to be important and suggested as a model for others to follow.