Integrating science and policy development: case of the national research council and US national policy focused on non-federal forests

Ellefson, Paul V.

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“…The forest policy process Ellefson (1992) defines forest policy to be "a generally agreed-to and purposeful course of action that has important consequences for a large number of people and for a significant number and magnitude of [forest] resources". Policy development is a sequence of political events -often regarded as a process -each of which is improved with scientific information (Ellefson 2000).…”

Section: Forest Policy Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Policy development is a sequence of political events -often regarded as a process -each of which is improved with scientific information (Ellefson 2000). An idealized model of the process would be a cycle (Figure 2), comprised of the following phases: agenda-setting, formulation, decision-making (selection), legitimization, implementation, evaluation and termination are parts of the policy process.…”

Section: Forest Policy Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The actors partaking in the forest policy process are discussed in more detail further on. (Ellefson 1992) Buttoud (2000) states that the forest policy field can be seen as a complex defined by the structures and the system of relationships through which all the different forces play their part in the application, evolution or modification of action. Regarding the policy process as the arena where all actors are present and interdependent is a good way to visualize their relationships.…”

Section: Forest Policy Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Regarding the policy process as the arena where all actors are present and interdependent is a good way to visualize their relationships. Ellefson (2000) states that: In reality, the (forest policy) process engages a collection of private interests, public agencies, legislative contingents, advocacy groups and judicial organizations, as well as a host of resource professionals that bring to bear a variety of academic and professional experiences.…”

Section: Forest Policy Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Communication in forest policy decision-making in Europe: a study on communication processes between policy, science and the public

Janse¹

2007

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This dissertation brings together four studies on communication processes and information flow in forest policy decision-making in Europe.In recent years, a manifold of policy statements and scientific studies have identified several needs with regard to strengthening communication. First, the need for sound scientific information in forest policy deliberations (Paper I) and the need to improve communication between science and policy (Paper II). Second, the need for increased stakeholder and public participation in forest policy processes (Paper III). Third, the need to strengthen communication within the forest sector as well as with other sectors (Paper IV). The approaches taken in studying these needs comprise questionnaires to and expert interviews with forest policy-makers sensu lato -i.e. bureaucracy in (inter)governmental organizations, European level forest-based industries and forestry sector interest representation organizations, and forest science.It was shown that personal communication with peers is the most important source of information for forest policy-makers. The main problem for policy-makers in gathering information lies in the excess of available information, websites that are difficult to navigate through, and limited access to online journals and databases. As regard improving communication between science and policy, both actor groups feel that scientific information should be presented in shorter and easier to comprehend formats. They also stress that scientists should be involved more in policy advisory meetings and that networking (i.e. personal contact) between scientists and policy-makers should be increased.Policy makers' willingness to involve themselves in public participation processes depends on political interests, on prior experience with public participation, and on their trust in the facilitators of the process. Findings confirm that a set of tools comprising a stepwise approach from informing the public in an attractive way, collecting information on public opinion, towards fully participatory approaches such as direct involvement in decision-making is most likely to ensure socially inclusive planning. Communication with policy-makers requires a high degree of openness, clearly explaining every phase of the process, being open about each other's expectations, in short, by developing relationships (networks) based on mutual trust.Internal communication in the forest sector at the European (i.e. mainly EU) level is generally well developed formally as well as informally, but the desired strengthening of communication with other sectors (and the public at large) is perceived as difficult. Forest sector core actors' ideas on external communication differ. Ideas range from an instrumental approach to image improvement; being more successful at lobbying with other sectors and high-level policy-makers; up to building long lasting relations and two-way communication processes with other sectors. This makes it difficult to come to coordinated action among forest sector act...

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Section: Forest Policy Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Forest Policy Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Forest Policy Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Forest Policy Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Communication in forest policy decision-making in Europe: a study on communication processes between policy, science and the public

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2007

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“…The reward system for scientists, especially academics, enforces this predilection (Pouyat 1999, Engels 2005, focusing almost entirely on funding received from major scientific research councils and publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. As a consequence of these forces, scientists are increasingly highly knowledgeable within narrow disciplines (Ellefson 2000).…”

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Crossing the Divide: Engaging scientists and policy-makers in adapting forest management to climate change in British Columbia

Prescott

Weese

2014

The Forestry Chronicle

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The Future Forest Ecosystems Scientific Council (FFESC) was created in 2008 following a one-time allocation of funding from the BC provincial government to support research that would inform adaptation of BC' s current forest management policies to a changing climate. A key goal of the council was to maximize the utility of the research to inform provincial policy. The eightstep process that we developed to achieve this goal is described in this paper. In roughly chronological order, the eight steps were: determining the research needed to inform policy, connecting scientists and policy-makers, requiring interdisciplinary teams including both natural and social scientists and relevant stakeholders, assessing proposals for their value to inform policy, fostering scientific excellence, fostering ongoing communication between scientists and policy-makers, tailoring communication to policy-makers, and disseminating the policy-relevant outcomes in a timely and targeted manner. Based on the FFESC experience, we suggest best practices for engaging policy-makers in research and scientists in policy development and adaptation.Keywords: science, policy development, forest management, climate change, interdisciplinary research, client-based research, best practices résumé Le Future Forest Ecosystems Scientific Council (FFESC) a été créé en 2008 grâce à un financement non récurrent en provenance du gouvernement provincial de la Colombie-Britannique destiné à soutenir des travaux de recherche permettant d'adapter les politiques actuelles d'aménagement forestier de la province pour tenir compte des changements climatiques. L'un des principaux objectifs du Conseil a été de s'assurer que les travaux de recherche servent davantage à guider les politiques provinciales. Cet article décrit le processus en huit étapes que nous avons élaboré pour atteindre cet objectif. Ces huit étapes sont, dans un ordre à peu près chronologique : identifier les travaux de recherche nécessaires pour guider les politiques, établir des ponts entre les chercheurs et les législateurs, mettre en place des équipes interdisciplinaires regroupant des chercheurs en sciences naturelles et en sciences sociales et des intervenants concernés, évaluer les propositions selon leur valeur pour guider les politiques, encourager l' excellence scientifique, favoriser le maintien des communications entre les chercheurs et les législateurs, adapter les relations aux besoins des législateurs et diffuser les résultats susceptibles de guider les politiques au moment le plus opportun et de façon ciblée. Basé sur l' expérience du FFESC, nous suggérons les meilleures pratiques pour amener les législa-teurs sur la voie de la recherche ainsi que les chercheurs dans le domaine des politiques et de l'adaptation.

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The interface of policy research and the policy development process: challenges posed to the forestry community

Spilsbury

Nasi

2006

Forest Policy and Economics

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Integrating science and policy development: case of the national research council and US national policy focused on non-federal forests

Cited by 16 publications

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Communication in forest policy decision-making in Europe: a study on communication processes between policy, science and the public

Communication in forest policy decision-making in Europe: a study on communication processes between policy, science and the public

Crossing the Divide: Engaging scientists and policy-makers in adapting forest management to climate change in British Columbia

The interface of policy research and the policy development process: challenges posed to the forestry community

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