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• TITLE: Assessment of a Public Participation Tool by Experts: A Case Study of Quebec, Canada

  AUTHORS: Anne Bernard, Nancy Gélinas

  KEYWORDS: Consultation Process, Sustainable Forest Management (SFM), Case Study, Public Participation, Multiple-Use Management, Canada

  JOURNAL NAME: Natural Resources, Vol.11 No.7, July 23, 2020

  ABSTRACT: In theory, sustainable forest management (SFM) puts public participation at the epicenter of the decision-making process. However, in reality, the situation is different. The growing importance of public participation seems essential for the implementation of sustainable forest management. The aim of this study is to assess the implementation of a theoretical concept closely related to SFM, integrated land and resource management (ILRM). This Canadian concept aims to integrate many forest functions using participatory tools. Using semi-structured interviews with experts, we clarify our theoretical concept and adapt it to reality. Our results show that better communication between stakeholders is necessary. It is also important to increase the flexibility of the timber harvest system and adapted forest zoning should be considered. A new concept, the forest culture, seems to be a key element that needs to be considered upstream of forest management. A new definition of ILRM is proposed in order to better reach social values.