The Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership is dedicated
to:
promoting the ecological integrity, vitality,
biodiversity and productivity of the Bay of Fundy ecosystem, in support of the
social well-being and economic sustainability of its coastal communities
facilitating and enhancing
communication and co-operation among all citizens interested in understanding, sustainably
using and conserving the resources, habitats and ecological processes of the Bay of
Fundy.
THIS VISION
is predicated on the following general principles:
Conservation, protection and
management of Bay of Fundy resources and their habitats should be
ecosystem-based and reflect an holistic understanding of ecosystem structure, processes
and interactions.
Resource development and other coastal zone
activities should be based on ecologically sound integrated coastal planning and
management.
Coastal planning and management should be transparent
and open to participation by resource users, coastal communities, industries, scientists,
governments, managers and all other individuals and groups with interests in the Bay of
Fundy ecosystem.
Effective communication and active
co-operation among all citizens with an interest in the Bay of Fundy, and linkages
with groups and programs that share similar objectives are vital to this enterprise.
TO ADVANCE THIS VISION
BOFEP will initially undertake to:
form a
geographically dispersed, adaptable, responsive and inclusive network ("Virtual
Institute") linking all partners who share the vision and principles;
serve as a readily accessible network for scientific, community and
other knowledge pertaining to the Bay of Fundy by:
- facilitating the timely sharing of information about
the Bay of Fundy among partners.
- fostering effective communications among interested groups and
individuals.
- encouraging and facilitating co-operative activities and
linkages among partners and with other interested groups or individuals;
promote and facilitate the
regular assessment of the state of the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem (or of specific issues)
which will identify issues, priorities, accomplishments and new directions.
promote and
facilitate long-range planning and integrated management in the coastal zone.
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