Co-researching the Cairngorms: Supporting the Aims of, not just Researching in, the Cairngorms NationalPark

Blackstock, Kirsty; Dinnie, Liz; Trench, Hamish; Miles, Gavin

doi:10.1080/14702541.2011.579573

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“…In physical geography and related fields in the west, there has been recent expansion of participatory approaches and techniques (e.g. Blackstock et al, 2011;Bracken et al, forthcoming;Forrester et al, forthcoming;Lane et al, 2011;Selman et al, 2010). Generally, speaking, however -and this is reflective of environmental research more widely -the use of participatory methodologies that engage publics and stakeholders at the data collection and/or verification stages is far more common than participatory approaches where academics co-research alongside others as equal partners through the entire research process.…”

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“…12 Blackstock et al, 2011;Bracken et al, 2014;Forrester et al, under review;Lane et al, 2011;Selman et al, 2010) and a recognition that participants value research projects in which their interests and concerns are included from the beginning (Bracken et al, 2013). Generally, speaking, however -and this is reflective of environmental research more widely -the use of participatory methodologies that engage publics and stakeholders at the data collection and/or verification stages is far more common than participatory approaches where academics co-research alongside others as equal partners through the entire research process.…”

Section: An Alternative Approach: Participatory Action Research (Par)mentioning

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Going with the flow? Using participatory action research in physical geography

Whitman

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Milledge

2015

Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment

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Going with the flow? Using participatory action research in physical geography

Whitman

Pain

Milledge

2015

Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment

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“…However, their agency may be limited if their own colleagues, managers, or political systems are not amenable to change, echoing Hegger et al 2012. Secondly, PA managers can integrate issues and stakeholders' views through their responsibilities for multi-functional and multi-owner landscapes, helping disciplinary researchers to become more aware of the context within which their findings might be used (Blackstock et al, 2011). Thirdly, PA managers can act as intermediaries in translating science for use in conservation management (Goulson et al, 2011;Spoelstra, 2013, Smit et al, 2017.…”

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A clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effec ve means, to achieve the long-term conserva on of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. The defini on is expanded by six management categories (one with a subdivision), summarized below. Ia Strict nature reserve: Strictly protected for biodiversity and also possibly geological/ geomorphological features, where human visitation, use and impacts are controlled and limited to ensure protection of the conservation values. Ib Wilderness area: Usually large unmodified or slightly modified areas, retaining their natural character and influence, without permanent or significant human habitation, protected and managed to preserve their natural condition. II National park: Large natural or near-natural areas protecting large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and ecosystems, which also have environmentally and culturally compatible spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational and visitor opportunities. III Natural monument or feature: Areas set aside to protect a specific natural monument, which can be a landform, sea mount, marine cavern, geological feature such as a cave, or a living feature such as an ancient grove. IV Habitat/species management area: Areas to protect particular species or habitats, where management reflects this priority. Many will need regular, active interventions to meet the needs of particular species or habitats, but this is not a requirement of the category. V Protected landscape or seascape: Where the interaction of people and nature over time has produced a distinct character with significant ecological, biological, cultural and scenic value: and where safeguarding the integrity of this interaction is vital to protecting and sustaining the area and its associated nature conservation and other values. VI Protected areas with sustainable use of natural resources: Areas which conserve ecosystems, together with associated cultural values and traditional natural resource management systems. Generally large, mainly in a natural condition, with a proportion under sustainable natural resource management and where low-level nonindustrial natural resource use compatible with nature conservation is seen as one of the main aims.

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“…This paper is based on qualitative research conducted between 2013 and 2019 in and around the Cairngorms National Park (CNP) in Scotland, UK. The CNP was designated in 2003 and is the largest national park in the UK (4528 km 2 ), it includes protected habitats and species as well as internationally important natural and cultural heritage, and is mostly privately owned (75%) (Blackstock et al 2011;Dinnie et al 2012). As Scotland's national parks have multiple aims, including the delivery of social and economic as well as ecological benefits, the CNP relies on partnership working and co-management with land owners, managers and farmers.…”

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Conservation's All about Having a Blether and Getting People on Board

Staddon

2021

Conservation and Society

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A 'blether' is a colloquial Scottish term signifying 'a lengthy chat between friends', and this paper draws its inspiration from the conservationist who suggested that 'having a blether' and 'getting people on board' is what conservation is all about. Contributing to scholarship on conservation conflict and on convivial conservation, this paper explores the 'who', 'where' and 'when' of 'having a blether', seeking to understand what might cultivate and contribute to cooperative relations between conservationists and other land-managers. It draws on feminist political ecology and anthropologies of conservation to provide a framework with which to unpack the personal, spatial and temporal dimensions of conservation relationships, and applies this to a case study in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. Considering the 'who' in conservation relations, led to looking beyond professional affiliations to highlight the importance of intersectional identities and interests, as expressed through personal connections and emotions. Considering the 'where' of cooperation for conservation, so-called 'informal' and 'everyday spaces' were found to be highly significant as shared sites in which productive relationships can be built. Considering the 'when' of conservation relations revealed their emergent nature, and of the building of understanding and appreciation through shared pasts and experiences. This paper promotes the need to open up and move beyond stereotyped stakeholder groups, to consider what promotes not only commonalities but also appreciation of differences. It also draws attention to the political and structural forces that mediate conservation relations and shutdown opportunities for greater cooperation and inclusivity. Ultimately, this paper highlights the need for dialogue and for listening to diverse others with care and attention, seeing the ideal and practice of 'having a blether' and 'getting people on board' as a way to promote cooperative -or convivial -conservation.

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Co-researching the Cairngorms: Supporting the Aims of, not just Researching in, the Cairngorms NationalPark

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