Project
Evaluating Ecological Integrity and Social Equity in National Parks: Case Studies from Canada and South Africa
Themes
effectiveness evaluation; criteria and indicators; indigenous co-management; parks and protected areas
Interests
I am the Managing Director and a co-founder of AFRICAD (the Africa Forests Research Initiative on Conservation and Development) based out of the Faculty of Forestry at UBC. At AFRICAD, we work in Africa’s forested regions to pursue conservation-based approaches that address poverty alleviation, sustainable livelihoods, social equity, and conflicts over forest resources. We aim to be a leader, in both the generation of knowledge through scientific inquiry and the communication of knowledge through teaching and capacity building, on poverty and livelihoods in Africa. To ensure our research is policy-relevant and applicable to local needs, we take the necessary actions to engage local people, policy-makers, civil society, governments, other research institutes, and ENGOs. We pursue research in the forested environments of Africa to support knowledge generation and communication under four main themes: Dynamics of Human Health in Forest Environments; Effectiveness of Conservation and Development; Livelihoods and Economic Development; and Equity, Social Justice and Conflict. Within these themes, we maintain a consistent focus on poverty and inequality, rights and tenure over resources, the dynamics of climate change, and good governance. For further information on my present work, please visit our website at www.africad.ubc.ca
Academic and Professional Experience
Research Experience
2008-Present UBC Faculty of Forestry, Research Associate: AFRICAD
2006 UBC Faculty of Forestry, Research Assistant: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mountain Pine Beetle Mitigation Strategies
2004-2006 UBC Faculty of Forestry, Research Assistant: “Monitoring the Effectiveness of Biological Conservation”
2003-2005 UBC Protected Areas Research Group, Research Member/Assistant: Seeking Socio-Cultural Justice in the Management of Protected Areas
2003-2004 UBC Faculty of Anthropology, Research Assistant: The Resilient Communities Project
2001 UBC Sustainable Development Research Initiative (SDRI), Intern: “Assessing Community Capacity for the Uptake of a Sustainable Technology (biogas digesters) in Vietnam
Professional Experience
2008-Present UBC Faculty of Forestry, Research Associate/Managing Director: AFRICAD
2003 Letts-Envirowise Environment Consultants, Vancouver: Field Biologist
2003 B.C. Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management: Research Assistant
2002-03 Canadian Community Monitoring Network, EMAN/Environment Canada: Regional Coordinator
2002 Wildcanada.net, Canmore: Campaign Coordinator
2001 Alberta Wilderness Association, Calgary, AB: Conservation Specialist
1998 University of Calgary: Field Research Assistant
1997 Pandion Ecological Services Ltd., Nelson, B.C.: Wildlife Biologist
Professional Affiliations
Society for Conservation Biology (SCB)
Society for Conservation Biology-Africa Working Group
Society for Conservation Biology-Social Science Working Group
Madagascar Conservation & Development, Journal (Editor)
International Association for Society & Natural Resources
Natural Areas Association
Centre for Applied Conservation Research (CACR)-UBC
UBCAfrica Network
Teaching Experience
2008 Dept. of Geography, UBC: Sessional Instructor
2007 Faculty of Forestry, UBC: Teaching Assistant
2005 Faculty of Forestry, UBC: Teaching Assistant
2002 Mount Royal College, Calgary: Biology Lab Instructor
2002 Mount Royal College, Calgary: Ecology Lab Instructor
2000 Department of Geography, UBC: Teaching Assistant
1999 Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University: Teaching Assistant
Conference Presentations
2007
“Are Parks Working? A Summary of the Results and Challenges of Evaluating Ecological and Socio-Cultural Effectiveness in Case Study National Parks”. Society for Conservation Biology 21st Annual Meeting: One World, One Conservation, One Partnership, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 1-5 July 2007.
2006
“Results and Challenges of Evaluating Effectiveness in National Parks.” British Columbia Protected Areas Research Forum: Fostering Connections between Protected Areas and Research, Victoria, BC, 4-6 December 2006.
“Evaluating Ecological and Socio-Cultural Effectiveness in National Parks.” 12th International Symposium on Society & Natural Resources: Social Sciences in Resource Management: Global Challenges & Local Responses, Vancouver, BC, 3-8 June 2006.
“Evaluating Socio-Cultural and Ecological Effectiveness in National Parks: key criteria and indicators.” The Society for Applied Anthropology Annual Meeting: World on Edge, Vancouver, BC, 28 March-2 April 2006.
2005
“Evaluating Effectiveness in Parks: Does indigenous co- management make a difference?” The 2005 George Wright Society Biennial Conference on Parks, Protected Areas and Cultural Sites: People, Places and Parks: Preservation for Future Generations, Philadelphia, PA, 14-18 March 2005.
2004
“Conservation At What Cost? The Social Implications of Protected Areas and the Role of Local People in Vietnam.” 7th Annual Resource Management & Environmental Studies Student Conference: Resources and Communities, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, 16 February 2004.
2003
“A Conceptual Framework for Integrating Communities and Conservation”. The Leading Edge Conference 2003: Stewardship and Conservation in Canada, Victoria, BC, 3-6 July 2003.
Commitee Membership
2007-2009
Director, Seymour Arm Community Association (SACA)
2007-2008
Selection Committee, Namkoong Teaching and Research Exchange-UBC Forestry
Awards, Grants and Scholarships
2009
SSHRC Research Development Initative Award
2007
Namkoong Family Fellowship, UBC Forestry
Society for Conservation Biology Annual Meeting Travel Award—Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Forest Leadership Conference Scholarship–Vancouver, BC
2006
Canadian Window on International Development Award, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Tim and Ann O’Riordan Fellowship, UBC
2005
Tim and Ann O’Riordan Fellowship, UBC
Donald S. McPhee Fellowship UBC Forestry
2004
Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program for the Americas—Honourable Mention
2003
Hampton Fund Research Grant, UBC
Alan Masters Memorial Award, Yoho Burgess Shale Foundation
2000
Student Research Grant, Northwest Regional Consortium for South East Asian Studies Innovative Research Award, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Academic Qualifications
2008 Ph.D. Faculty of Forestry,University of British Columbia
2001 M.Sc. Resource Management and Environmental Studies (RMES) Program, University of British Columbia
1996 B.Sc. Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Victoria
Publications
Refereed Publications
Timko, J.A. and J.L. Innes. 2009. Evaluating Ecological Integrity in National Parks: Case Studies in Canada and South Africa. Biological Conservation 142: 676-688.
Timko, J. and T. Satterfield. 2008. Criteria and Indicators for Evaluating Socio-cultural and Ecological Effectiveness in National Parks and Protected Areas”. Natural Areas Journal 28(3): 307-319.
Timko, J. and T. Satterfield. 2008. Seeking Equity in National Parks: Case Studies from South Africa and Canada. Conservation & Society 6(3): 238-254
Coops, N.C., Timko, J.A., Wulder, M.A., White, J.C., Otrlepp, S.M. 2008. Investigating the effectiveness of mountain pine beetle mitigation strategies. International Journal of Pest Management 54(2): 151-165.
Non-Refereed Publications
Timko, J. 2008. Review of “Reducing poverty and sustaining the environment: The politics of local engagement.” Environmental Politics. 17(3): 514-515.
Timko, J. 2008. Review of “Logjam: Deforestation and the Crisis of Global Governance.” Environmental Politics. 17(1): 174-175.
Innes, J.L. and J.A. Timko (Editors.). 2007. Proceedings of the “Monitoring the Effectiveness of Biological Conservation” Conference, 2-4 November 2004, Richmond, BC. URL: http://www.forrex.org/events/mebc/papers.html.
Innes, J.L. and J.A. Timko. 2007. Introduction. Pages 8-9 in Proceedings of the “Monitoring the Effectiveness of Biological Conservation” Conference, 2-4 November 2004, Richmond, BC. URL: http://www.forrex.org/events/mebc/papers.html
Timko, J. 2006. Evaluating Effectiveness in Parks: Does indigenous co-management make a difference? Pages 219-225 in Proceedings of the 2005 George Wright Society Biennial Conference: Parks, Protected Areas and Cultural Sites, 14-18 March, 2005, Philadelphia, PA.
Timko, J. 2005. A Conceptual Framework for Integrating Communities and Conservation in Canada. Pages 227-240 in Proceedings of The Leading Edge Conference 2003: Stewardship and Conservation in Canada, 3-6 July 2003, Victoria, BC.
Timko, J. 2001. Conservation At What Cost? A Case Study of the Social Implications of Protected Areas and the Role of Local People in Vietnam. M.Sc. Thesis. The University of British Columbia: Vancouver, BC
Reports
Timko, J. 2006. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Beetle Management Strategies. Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative, Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service, Pacific Forestry Centre, Victoria, British Columbia. 18p.
Extension Activities
Timko, J. 2003. Participation in Community-based Ecological Monitoring. Biosphere Reserves in Canada, 15, p. 15.
Community Outreach
Timko, J. 2001. Kananaskis Country: Spray Lake Sawmills’ Forest Management Agreement (FMA). WildLands Advocate, 9(5), 10.
Timko, J. 2001. The G8 in Kananaskis? WildLands Advocate, 9(4), 8.
Presentations
Lectures
2006 Lecture (1 x 2 hours) to 15 graduate students in the Master’s Course “Human Dimensions of Biological Conservation” at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
2002 Lecture (6 x 1 hour) entitled “Personal Consumption, Ecological Footprint and Cumulative Impacts” to Grade 8 students (~150) at St. Vincent de Paul, Calgary, AB.
2001 Lecture (6 x 1 hour) entitled “Bigger is Better: Wildlife Conservation in the Rocky Mountains” to Grade 7 and 8 students (~200) at St. Vincent de Paul, Calgary, AB.
2001 Lecture (1×1 hour) entitled “People and Parks: Seeking Sustainable Relationships” to 100 3rd year undergraduate students in The Faculty of Geography, University of Calgary, AB.
Workshop Facilitation
2003 “Assessing Community Monitoring Needs and Priorities in Southwestern Alberta”. Canadian Community Monitoring Network Workshop, Pincher Creek, Alberta.