Open AccessConsensus and partecipation: the role of natural parks
Author(s) -
Michele Fabbri
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
jcom, journal of science communication
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.495
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 1824-2049
DOI - 10.22323/2.03030301
Subject(s) - natural (archaeology) , environmental planning , environmental ethics , nature conservation , environmental resource management , political science , public relations , geography , ecology , environmental science , philosophy , archaeology , biology
Natural parks are a place where science communicates with the public, involving dimensions ranging from the knowledge of living species to the relationship between man and nature, the environmental policy decisions and the anthropic impact assessments. Natural parks are therefore an important arena for scientific communication where the "shared participation" tools play a fundamental role. To this end, we report a few international experiences that illustrate the role of the interest holders and the importance of coordination of the parties involved in the management of parks.