Definitions

Definitions

Directions:  Use the following definitions when discussing common resources, commons and stewardship.

common resources:  Resources which are not owned, either privately or by the state, but are left open for free use by all comers.

commons:  This is the same as common resources.

stewardship:  The careful supervision of resources.

steward: A manager of resources; a person responsible for maintaining effective use of resources.

civic responsibility: A person’s duty or obligation to their community as a citizen.