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    Culture and ecology in the Lake Ellesmere ecosystem : a study of the origins and interactions of user-group conflicts

    Taylor, C. N.
    Abstract
    The text describe the Lake Ellesmere ecosystem with special regard to the influence of' the lake's ecology on the attitudes of the various social groups who use the lake's resources. Attitudes to the major problems of resource management in the Lake Ellesmere system are described for all the important interest-groups. These problems centre around the control of eutrophication, the management of fish and bird populations, and the establishment of' a suitable lake level, including the control and timing of the outlet to the sea. This study concentrated on the opinions and knowledge of interest-group leaders, administrators and scientific workers involved with the lake. Opinions and ideas were sought from all these 'primary actors' in resource management of the lake. It was found that ideas varied considerably among these people as to the use of the lake environment and physical and biological problems associated with this use. Gaps in knowledge were often found to be filled by myths which were peculiar to particular groups. The study demonstrated a need for better communication between and within interest-groups, administrators and technical people. More definitive research is required to provide suitable information for such communication. It is suggested that the present management system should be revised with a view to co-ordinating and improving its operation.... [Show full abstract]
    Keywords
    Lake Ellesmere; ecosystem; ecology; resource management; user-group conflicts; interactions; resource management decision-making
    Fields of Research
    050209 Natural Resource Management; 050205 Environmental Management; 050102 Ecosystem Function
    Date
    1974
    Type
    Thesis
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    Digital thesis can be viewed by current staff and students of Lincoln University only. Print copy available for reading in Lincoln University Library. May be available through inter-library loan.
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