During the one-day meeting, workshop participants were each given a block of time to present their views on private conservation in the state of Michigan. Working from a SOAR Analysis — distributed to group members prior to the meeting — and from their unique experiences, each described the strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results they saw from their personal and sector perspective.[*]
In the meeting, participants were encouraged to leverage individual decision-making, private property rights and voluntary trade to improve conservation in the state. Further discussion and interaction helped to clarify and prioritize incentives involved with conserving natural areas.
[*]More information on SOAR analysis is available at https://www.centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/faqs/soar/