Managing the interactions between people and natural environments is the focus of natural resource management (NRM). It integrates conservation of biodiversity, land use planning, water management, natural heritage management, and the long-term viability of sectors including forestry, mining, agriculture, and tourism. Oil, coal, natural gas, metals, stone and sand are natural resources. Other natural resources are air, sunlight, soil and water. Animals, birds, fish and plants are natural resources as well.
OBJECTIVES OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The objectives of natural resource management are as follows:
- To maintain ecological diversity.
- To provide resources for future generations.
- To maintain employment facilities for people.
PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Legitimacy, transparency, accountability, involvement, fairness, integration, competence, and adaptation are the eight guiding principles of NRM. These characteristics offer normative direction for the creation of multilevel NRM governance. The following useful techniques are incorporated within the NRM principles:
- Create and uphold an effective project management procedure.
- Make sure the community is involved in decision-making.
- Develop the project in the context of the area.
- Establish a communication and information-sharing plan.
- Create a risk management plan.
- Maintain a consistent schedule for observation and assessment.
- For later usage, think about recycling and reusing.
- Adhere to the bioclimatic and flexible design principles.
