Charles Yoe

Introduction to Natural Resource Planning

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This is an exciting time for natural resources planning. There are amazing technologies available to planners and a wide and growing array of resources, problems, and opportunities that need attention. Demonstrating how to put effective planning theory into practice, this volume introduces an iterative planning process with five steps and two ongoing processes. Suitable for any type of planning setting, the book describes each step of the planning process in extensive practical detail. The book will empower both experienced and new planners to plan more effectively for solutions to preserve and manage our natural resources.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 155mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 558g
• ISBN-13: 9781439892619
• ISBN-10: 143989261X
• Artikelnr.: 36083956

Autorenporträt

Charles Yoe is a professor of economics at Notre Dame of Maryland University and an independent risk analysis consultant, but at heart he is a planner and educator. He began his planning career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has since worked with a number of U.S. and other government agencies as a planner, consultant, risk analyst, and trainer in a wide range of areas touching natural resources that include food and feed, natural disasters, public works infrastructure, homeland security, ecosystem restoration, resource development, biotechnology in crops, all manner of water resources, ecosystem services, and the like.

Inhaltsangabe

Envisioning the Future. A Team Sport. The Planning Process. Establish the
Decision Context. Gather Evidence. Formulate Solutions. Evaluate Solutions.
Compare Solutions. Make a Decision. Public Involvement. Tell Your Story.
Uncertainty. Scenario Planning. Economics for Planners. Fast Planning.
Practical Tips. Index.