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THREATSEcological | Management | Social | Understanding or Attitudes | OrganizationalTHREATSDirect Ecological ThreatsHabitat degradation, loss or fragmentationInvasive and overabundant speciesWater diversion (altered hydrology)Water pollution/contaminationAir pollutionLittering or site contaminationDisruption of soil quality / fertilityAltered fire regimeIneffective Management or Use of Natural ResourcesOver-exploitation of natural or protected populationsDestructive resource use/extractionDisruptive/destructive recreationUnfavorable policies, laws, or legal processesSocial StressesSprawl/unplanned developmentDemographic changeEconomic declineCrime, poverty or poor healthProblematic Attitudes or Inadequate UnderstandingConflict or lack of trustLack of knowledge, awareness, or concernCultural barriersOrganizational WeaknessesIneffective or inefficient management of organizationInadequate resourcesEcosystem Management Initiative 106
INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES THREATS ASSETS STRATEGIESINTRODUCTION TO THREATSThreats (also called stresses, stressors or pressures) are circumstances or forces thatprevent the ecosystem or social system from being in the state you desire. Threatscommonly faced by community and ecosystem management projects include:• Ecological threats, such as invasive species that directly reduce biodiversity,• Ineffective management or use of natural resources, such as the over-hunting ofsensitive species, which may cause their and other species’ populations to crash• Social stresses or changes such as development pressures, which may alter communitycharacter and reduce natural habitat• Problematic attitudes or inadequate understanding of key issues, such as a lack ofpublic environmental awareness or concern, which undermines a movement towardenvironmentally responsible stewardship.• Organizational weaknesses such as ineffective time management or inadequate funding.Many threats are related. That is, one may be the source or result of the other. Threats arealso related to assets – the people, places or opportunities that can bring you closer to yourgoals (see Assets, p. 153). In fact, you will see a lot of overlap between threats andassets in the Sourcebook. Rather than reading through all the sections, you can jumpstraight to the threats or assets most relevant to your project.A THREAT, ASSET, OR BOTH?It is possible for a circumstance to be both a threat and an asset. For example, a high localpassion for environmental issues is an asset when it is leveraged by your group to supportyour efforts, but it can also be a threat if it prevents people from reaching effectivecollaborative solutions. Government policies can also be a threat or an asset depending onhow they align with your strategies and objectives.Whether something is a threat or asset can also depend on whether you have it! Funding, forexample, is an asset if you have it and a threat if you don’t. The same is true for expertise,leadership, or protected areas.Evaluation Sourcebook 107
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