Morford, S.Robinson, D.Mazzoni, F.Corbett, C.Schaiberger, H.2016-04-192016-04-192005BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management 5(2): 39-431488-46661548_Participatory_research_in_rural_communit.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/66484This paper provides perspectives on the value of participatory research in empowering rural communities in transition. It highlights one collaborative community-university research alliance in coastal British Columbia and illustrates the benefits and challenges of close linkages between social scientists and communities. It discusses how participatory research can build capacity for successful community economic and social transitions in rural British Columbia, and how challenges and key considerations of community- researcher partnerships are addressed.application/pdfen-USIn CopyrightSemiarid zonesTemperate zonesSocial capitalIndigenous communityEmpowermentCommunity participationLocal knowledgeNatural resource managementLocal governanceParticipatory researchRural communitiesResearch allianceCommunity-researcher partnershipsCoastal british columbiaEcosystem GovernanceArticle - RefereedCopyright 2005 FORREX