What Do People Expect of a Particular MPA Over the Short and Long Terms?
When MPAs are created, those directly and indirectly involved in their
creation usually have expectations regarding their impact.
People often expect immediate results from an MPA, and consider it to be ineffective if it does not deliver these results. Many people do not realize that in most cases it takes many years before MPA effectiveness is observable.
Managers need to be aware of what people expect of an MPA over both short and long terms to be able to avoid any problems that might arise if these expectations are not met.
How Can Knowing This Help Me?
Knowing the short- and long-term expectations of an MPA helps managers
- Manage expectations
- Focus outreach and education efforts
- Direct management goals to be more consistent with those of the public
- Address concerns related to MPA effectiveness over time
What Are Some Tools I Can Use?
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