Strategic adaptive management guidelines for effective conservation of freshwater ecosystems in and around protected areas of the world

2012
Kingsford, Richard |
Biggs, H. C. |
This publication lays out the basic steps required by a catchment or protected area manager to begin the Strategic Adaptive Management (SAM) process. We provide the series of steps to help deal with the complex task facing the freshwater manager. The guide provides a framework for managing the maintenance of flow regimes and water quality to support healthy ecosystem services desired by stakeholders.