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Note from the
editor
The literature on traditional marine resource management
and the local knowledge systems underpinning it is growing rapidly for
Solomon Islands. We are happy to add to that with a lead article by Simon
Foale on West Nggela fish taxonomy.
Shankar Aswani, who recently completed his doctorate,
is becoming a regular contributor. In this issue we include his methodological
contribution on the use of optimal foraging theory. We hope that this
might prove of value for fishery managers in the region.
The third article is Julie Lahn's update on the issues
of indigenous rights and management strategies facing the Great Barrier
Reef Marine Park Authority.
Allison Perry briefly describes the ‘Global survey
of marine and estuarine species used for traditional medicines and/or
tonic foods’. We would be grateful if you would assist her by providing
the information requested in the short questionnaire. Please also copy
and circulate it among other knowledgeable persons.
We draw you attention to the newly available software
ICONS (International Conservation Networking System). ICONS for Windows
software is produced by a team of conservation and information professionals
supported by the Information Management Group of IUCN — The World
Conservation Union, the International Development Research Center (IDRC)
and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD).
Finally, we have just received information on a World
Bank call for case studies for an international workshop on community-based
natural resource management. The call is for practical papers based on
actual projects, rather than for academic studies.
Please note my new e-mail address (above). It would be
appreciated if contributions and information could be received by e-mail.
Kenneth Ruddle (
ii3k-rddl@asahi-net.or.jp)
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