Kangas, J. & R. Store, 2003, Internet and teledemocracy in participatory planning of natural resources management, in: Landscape and Urban Planning, ,
- Author : Kangas, J. & R. Store
- Year : 2003
- Journal/Series : Landscape and Urban Planning
- Pages : 89-101
- Abstract in English : The widespread availability of internet connection and the everyday aspect of the use of data networks provide many opportunities also for exploiting in planning and decision making processes. The internet can serve as a fast two-way channel of information. The possibility to use direct democracy via data networks so that the communication is interactive is referred to as teledemocracy. This paper addresses the topics of teledemocracy and the possibilities to use information networks in participatory planning and decision support. The potential applications of teledemocracy in participatory forest planning, and more generally in natural resource management, are particular discussed. Within this framework, also an Internet-based teledemocracy application to participatory forest planning is presented. Conclusions on the usability as well as development needs of teledemocracy in the context of natural resource management are made on grounds of discussion and experiences gained.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: participation, interactive planning, participatory planning, internet, teledemocracy, forest planning.