Presenting and conserving your findings

Citation

Edwards A & White L (2000) Presenting and conserving your findings. In: White L & Edwards A (eds.) Conservation research in the African rain forests: a technical handbook. New York, NY, USA: Wildlife Conservation Society, pp. 413-430. http://bioko.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/whiteedwards2000.pdf

Abstract
First paragraph: No research is complete until the results have been analysed and made available in the form of reports and publications. If you fail in this last step of the process your research is of little value. Furthermore, information, if well presented, can be a powerful tool that you can use to your advantage. Information can serve to educate decision makers, inspire the uninformed, and direct the intentions of all willing readers towards support of a cause. Specifically, when information is presented well it can highlight the importance of your protected area as a refuge for endangered species or habitat types, or as a site of unique cultural, spiritual, educational or recreational value. Well presented information can educate and inspire people locally, nationally and internationally, or graphically highlight threats to an ecosystem or reserve, which in turn will help to increase political and financial support to the protected area.