Public Participation and the New Forest Economy Definitions of ACommunity @ in British Columbia's

Project Summary: This research project investigates community dynamics and factors influencing effective participation and decision-making in British Columbia=s resource dependent communities. The research will identify defining elements of Acommunity @ which are key to effective participation in both community development decision-making and resource planning, allocation and management. The research findings will be of direct value to managers seeking to maximize returns on community development assistance and those seeking to make effective use of community involvement in the new types of consultation processes now underway within the Province