What Formal and Informal
Rules Govern Resource Use?
Both formal and informal rules and authorities can have an impact on
resource management in an MPA. Formal rules are laws and regulations
established legislatively and delegated to agency authorities for enforcement.
Informal rules are accepted practices that are based on values, tradition,
culture, or common knowledge. Integrating these two types of rules influences
the way resources are used and the manner in which new rules are established.
How Can Knowing This Help Me?
Knowing the formal and informal rules that govern resource use in an
MPA helps managers and staff in In addition, this knowledge as well
as.
- Develop a network of information exchange of established rules as
well as the sharing of responsibility for governing resources
- Establish formal rule-making ability
- Leran how informal groups may influence those formal rules
What Are Some Tools I Can Use?
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