The Integration Imperative

Michael Gillingham serves as professor of Ecosystem Science and Management Program for the University of Northern British Columbia. Dr. Gillingham's research interests include the application of quantitative analyses and modeling to aspects of behavioural ecology, and wildlife ecology and management. Greg Halseth serves as Canada Research Chair in Rural and Small Town Studies for the University of Northern British Columbia. His research covers community economic development, rural and small town social geography, and rural policy. Chris Johnson serves as associate professor for the University of Northern British Columbia's Ecosystem Science and Management Program. His research interests include include cumulative impacts of resource development on wildlife, assessment of species-distribution models, and community-based conservation monitoring and planning. Margot Parkes serves as Canada Research Chair in Health, Ecosystems, and Society for the University of Northern British Columbia. Her research covers complex issues bringing together public health, education, and policy.

Cumulative Effects and Impacts: The Need for a More Inclusive, Integrative, Regional Approach.- Defining and Identifying Cumulative Environmental, Health, and Community Impacts.- Cumulative Impacts and Environmental Values.- Cumulative Effects and Impacts: Introducing a Community Perspective.- Perspectives on Health and Well-Being: Cumulative Determinants of Health Impacts in Rural, Northern, and Resource-Dependent Communities .- Exploring Cumulative Effects and Impacts through Examples.- An Imperative for Change: Towards an Integrative Understanding.- A Revolution in Strategy, Not Evolution of Practice: Towards an Integrative Regional Cumulative Impacts Framework.