Co-management of wildlife

[bearvalley]

The new “catch phrase” in wildlife circles today is co-management.
How many understand this new concept as we move forward?

[RyoTHC]

It means that vocal minorities that don’t have our best interests at heart get to **** us over even though they have no elected power and never would.

[bearvalley]

I bet this threads gonna need some popcorn & beer!

[J_T]

I bet this threads gonna need some popcorn & beer!

I hope not. It's a good question to ask people and provide some clarity. I'm confused when everything needs have polarized views. Makes no sense, if what we want is healthy upward trending wildlife populations.

For me, wildlife stewardship requires a stewardship plans, that identify any and all risk/issues facing wildlife. The stewardship plan must include actions and measurable objectives. This should be a stewardship plan that - stakeholders, BC Gov, and Indig Gov - can agree to.

There are many parts to co-management. Data and information is required to make good decisions. And our data collection as scientific is limited and of recent observations, rather than 100's of years. When we combine indigenous knowledge to our more acutely acquired data, we look for consistencies and how the data and various methods of data collection, support each other.

The stewardship plan drives the restorative activities, whether that is predator management, habitat enhancement, addressing highway railway mortality and disease. Indigenous groups are not always bound by the societal rules others are, and may be able to accomplish actions and activities, which we are not.

Co-management means working together, and agreeing to the objectives and pursuit of actions that enhance whatever wildlife situation needs to be addressed.

[bearvalley]

I hope not. It's a good question to ask people and provide some clarity. I'm confused when everything needs have polarized views. Makes no sense, if what we want is healthy upward trending wildlife populations.

For me, wildlife stewardship requires a stewardship plans, that identify any and all risk/issues facing wildlife. The stewardship plan must include actions and measurable objectives. This should be a stewardship plan that - stakeholders, BC Gov, and Indig Gov - can agree to.

There are many parts to co-management. Data and information is required to make good decisions. And our data collection as scientific is limited and of recent observations, rather than 100's of years. When we combine indigenous knowledge to our more acutely acquired data, we look for consistencies and how the data and various methods of data collection, support each other.

The stewardship plan drives the restorative activities, whether that is predator management, habitat enhancement, addressing highway railway mortality and disease. Indigenous groups are not always bound by the societal rules others are, and may be able to accomplish actions and activities, which we are not.

Co-management means working together, and agreeing to the objectives and pursuit of actions that enhance whatever wildlife situation needs to be addressed.

Good post J_T

[Otto1946]

ALL management of ANY resource(s) in BC MUST be done by our elected governments, on a basis of EQUALITY for ALL BC citizens, period. I have spent several decades in this work and am adamantly opposed to any involvement by aboriginals, commercial outfits and foreigners of any sort.

[bearvalley]

ALL management of ANY resource(s) in BC MUST be done by our elected governments, on a basis of EQUALITY for ALL BC citizens, period. I have spent several decades in this work and am adamantly opposed to any involvement by aboriginals, commercial outfits and foreigners of any sort.

How’s that worked out for us so far?

[IronNoggin]

The new “catch phrase” in wildlife circles today is co-management.
How many understand this new concept as we move forward?

Having worked directly with co-management for a great many years, one might say I have something of a handle on it.

I agree largely with JT's post.

When run properly, cooperative management means the parties included work together directly for the benefit & maintenance of the resource.
I can work just like that (I've seen it and been directly involved) with excellent results.

Of course the parties involved have to agree to operate in that manner, and stick to it.
Means disregarding their differences, which for some is a barrier...

Cheers,
Nog

[Walking Buffalo]

The new “catch phrase” in wildlife circles today is co-management.
How many understand this new concept as we move forward?

I have no idea what "co-management" actually means in terms for B.C. wildlife management, as in an agreed to defined concept.

Does this even exist?
If so, please skip the semantics and share.
If not, popcorn and scotch for me please.

[bearvalley]

I have no idea what "co-management" actually means in terms for B.C. wildlife management, as in an agreed to defined concept.

Does this even exist?
If so, please skip the semantics and share.
If not, popcorn and scotch for me please.

J_T stated what co-management should look like in the perfect world.
At present, in BC co-management doesn’t exist although frameworks are in place for it to start happening.
It does seem the phrase is on the tip of most politicians and bureaucrats tongue but I’m not sure if they understand the meaning of the term.
Popcorn & whiskey it is!