Answer: The correct answer is b. By learning from previous results to make a better decision.
Adaptive management is a structured process of decision making aiming to reduce uncertainty over time by monitoring the system. The decision making and management of the resources together actively or passively accumulates information required to improve management in future. The adaptive management is based upon the learning process from previous outcomes and improves the management outcomes in long run. Adaptive management provides learning from the effects of resource management practices based on sustainability including the biodiversity and its relationship with the functioning of the ecosystem.