Moench, M.

This report begins with general issues in connection with mapping 1)types of maps which may be useful, 2) use of mapping in resource management projects 3) process of mapping. The article then moves to a consideration of suspending our disbelief and moving away from traditional ideas of accuracy as equal to locational correctness or accurate scale. Accuracy in Moench's terms is determined by whether the map serves its purpose. Part II considers two case studies where mapping has been used to study problems in indigenous forest management systems.

This paper focuses first on a few general issues: 1) how sketch mapping can be used in rural resource management projects; 2) the process of sketch mapping and; 3) the types of maps which may be useful. It is asserted that it is important to get away from the traditional view of accuracy as equivalent to locational correctness, accuracy needs to be defined in terms of purpose. "Hypothetical" maps might be employed to present a range of possible land uses which would form the basis for discussion.