ABSTRACT
Natural resource agencies and organizations are not newcomers to education and communication activities. They typically use a host of opportunities to conduct outreach with different audiences, from schoolchildren and teachers to garden club members and hunters. Many of these techniques are appropriate for managing interface issues as well, with one small caveat: in the interface, communication, education, and public involvement are more critical because the interface is close enough to some people to be part of “their territory.” Nearby residents may feel responsible for it, even if they know they do not own all the land they enjoy. Planners may wish to control it, so they can better manage the developed regions. Those who drive by it may believe their view of landscape should never change. This chapter will explore some techniques and strategies for engaging citizens in the interface in natural resource management issues and describe several examples of successful projects.
