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Human Dimensions: Foundations of Natural Resource Conservation

This course will foster a common understanding and application of human dimensions of natural resource conservation. It will provide an overview of key concepts, methods, and practical applications; historical context and “must have” tools for the natural resource professional’s toolbox. The course is based on a human dimensions framework and relies heavily on case study […]

Collaborative Conservation: Partnerships in Practice

Collaborative Conservation: Partnerships in Practice (C2P2) is designed for experienced practitioners actively involved in community-based partnerships who want to further cultivate their understanding and use of conservation social science concepts and practices. C2P2 builds on the foundational skills and professional competencies taught in Managing by Network. Topics include collaborative governance, adaptive leadership, collaborative process design, trust building, and […]

Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory

How is your partnership doing? The Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory is a free assessment tool that helps you assess how your collaboration is doing on 22 research-tested success factors. ​The inventory takes about 15 minutes to complete. Distribute the inventory to a small group of leaders in your collaborative, during a general meeting, or via mail to all members; tally […]

USACE Collaboration and Public Participation Center of Expertise: Training Options

Training USACE personnel in the use of collaborative tools and processes is a fundamental goal of the CPCX. Our programs and materials are designed to explain collaborative approaches to conflict resolution—including interactive computer modeling—and help Corps staff implement them effectively. CPCX updates and improves the content and delivery of USACE conflict resolution and public participation […]

Situation Assessments: An Overview

Some of the most controversial and politicized debates in the United States today concern the appropriate management of natural resources. In response, collaborative problem solving has become more commonplace. This approach is grounded in the belief that if you bring together the right people in constructive ways with good information, they will develop reciprocal understanding, […]

US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Conservation Training Center

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) leads the nation with training and education for natural resource managers to meet the goal of conserving fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the benefit of the American public. NCTC provides training opportunities for the Service, DOI, and other Federal and non-federal partners […]

Partnership Impact Evaluation Guide (2019)

By Leigh Goldberg and Amy Mickel, Ph.D.  The Partnership Impact Model™ includes the 11 Partnership Impacts, Scaling Up Partnership Impact, the Partnership Impact Roadmap, and the 7 Steps of Partnership Impact Evaluation.  The 11 Partnership Impacts is a framework that explicitly highlights the collection of impacts that landscape-scale stewardship partnerships should consider when it comes […]

Human Dimensions (HDgov)

The field of human dimensions (HD) includes diverse approaches for using social science to understand and improve environmental policy, practice and outcomes. Human dimensions inquiries strive to understand human traits and behavior and incorporate that understanding into environmental planning and practice. What is HDgov? HDgov is a comprehensive online portal providing easy access to publications, […]

Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution, Department of the Interior

The Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution (CADR) serves to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department’s operations, enhance communication, and strengthen relationships within the Department and with all customers, constituents, private organizations and businesses, Federal, State, Tribal and local government entities, and local communities with which the Department interacts to accomplish its […]