Community-based natural resource management in Oregon : a profile of organizational capacity
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Date
2012
Authors
Davis, Emily Jane
Moseley, Cassandra
Evers, Cody
MacFarland, Kate
Nielsen-Pincus, Max
Pomeroy, Alaina
Enzer, Maia J.
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Ecosystem Workforce Program, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon
Abstract
Community-based organizations (CBOs) in Oregon are fostering natural resource management and economic development, particularly in public lands communities where the capacity of federal agencies, businesses, and others has dwindled. They have also become integral in reducing social conflict over land management and seeking community economic well-being. CBOs include non-governmental organizations and collaborative groups. These groups have broad missions that are grounded in local needs and integrate a number of priorities, but tend to have smaller staff and budgets than other groups such as environmental advocacy organizations. Little is known about how CBOs accomplish a range of goals with limited resources. This study examined the organizational capacity of Oregon’s CBOs to build understanding of their financial and human resources, and their external relationships. It is part of a larger study of CBOs across the US West.
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20 pages