Provides and analyzes real examples of how structured decision
making (SDM) can help solve complex problems involving natural
resources. When faced with complicated, potentially controversial
decisions that affect our environment, many resource management
agencies have come to realize the value of structured decision
making (SDM)-the systematic use of principles and tools of decision
analysis. Few professionals, however, have extensive experience
implementing SDM. Structured Decision Making provides key
information to both current adopters of the method and those who
are deploying it for the first time by demonstrating the formal use
of decision analysis to support difficult, real-world natural
resource management decisions. Drawing on case studies from
multiple public agencies in the United States, Canada, Australia,
and Mauritius, the editors present an overview of decision
analysis, a classification of decision types, and a catalog of
decision analysis methods. Dozens of detailed charts and maps help
contextualize the material. These case studies examine a rich
variety of topics, including * keeping forest birds free from
disease * conserving imperiled freshwater mussels * managing water
for oil sands mining * dealing with coastal wetlands in the face of
sea-level rise * designing networks for prairie-dependent taxa *
combatting invasive alpine shrubs * managing vernal pool habitats
for obligate amphibian species * and much more Aimed at decision
makers tackling natural resource challenges in government agencies
around the world, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate
students preparing to work in natural resource management,
Structured Decision Making shows how SDM can be implemented to
achieve optimal outcomes that integrate social values and
scientific understanding. Contributors: Taber D. Allison, Larissa
L. Bailey, Ellen A. Bean, Clint W. Boal, Gregory Breese, Stefano
Canessa, Jean Fitts Cochrane, Sarah J. Converse, Cami S. Dixon,
John G. Ewen, Christelle Ferriere, Jill J. Gannon, Beth Gardner,
Adam W. Green, Justin A. Gude, Victoria M. Hunt, Kevin S. Kalasz,
Melinda G. Knutson, Jim Kraus, Graham Long, Eric V. Lonsdorf, James
E. Lyons, Conor P. McGowan, Sarah E. McRae, Michael S. Mitchell,
Clinton T. Moore, Joslin L. Moore, Steven Morey, Dan W. Ohlson,
Charlie Pascoe, Andrew Paul, Eben H. Paxton, Lori B. Pruitt,
Michael C. Runge, Sarah N. Sells, Terry L. Shaffer, Stephanie
Slade, David R. Smith, Jennifer A. Szymanski, Terry Walshe, Nicolas
Zuel
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