Table 1. Aspects of adaptability.
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Framework of
rules |
Ecological
knowledge |
Knowledge and
rules |
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Network A |
Rules are in
placeStrong rule-obedience is
evidentAccepted management
rules
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Ecosystem
perspectiveScience, systematic observations,
and local experiments Common view regarding
the status of the ecological system |
Continuous rule-making
processEcological criteria guide the
rule-making process
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Network B |
Rules are in
placeConflicting views are evident concerning
the substance of rulesIn general, strong
rule-obedience is evident, but rule-breaking behavior among some user groups
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Ecosystem
perspectiveScience, systematic observations,
and local experiencesConflicting views
concerning the reliability of ecological knowledge
Skepticism regarding scientific
knowledgeConflicting views regarding the
status of the ecological system |
Continuous rule-making
processEcological criteria guide the
rule-making process
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