Student Independent Projects Environmental Studies 2017: Stewardship and Conservation: Stewardship Practices to Conserve Gros Morne Bioregion

Abstract

In the face of climate change and industrial development intensification in Insular Newfoundland, the need to protect sensitive ecosystems is paramount to the survival of species. Ecosystem-based management has been an effective approach for management within park boundaries, but we cannot risk creating isolated islands of protection. Expanding protection of natural areas beyond existing park boundaries can be difficult to accomplish. Using a comparative case study research method, this study identifies three stewardship approaches, conservation easements, Institutional blending, and land-trusts, to conservation that may prove to be an effective means of achieving new conservation goals near Gros Morne National park.