Publication - Research and analysis
Engaging and empowering communities and stakeholders in rural land use and management: technical report
Summary report of the aspects of research on how to assist rural communities to engage with decisions on land use and management.
Objectives
This research aimed to:
- Scope and describe the range of tools and approaches currently used, the advantages and disadvantages of each for different circumstances, and the practical lessons learned
- Explore specific challenges and opportunities for the use of engagement and empowerment tools and approaches in a rural setting and in relation to land use and land management
- Identify key elements that support successful engagement
- Identify gaps that public bodies need to fill to increase their ability to engage communities
- Provide recommendations on how public bodies can strengthen their engagement
Contact
Email: Clare Magill, socialresearch@gov.scot
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