Local Residents' Perception, Attitude and Participation Regarding Nature Reserves of China : Case Study of Beijing Area
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概要
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In recent decades, China has seen a rapid increase in the number of nature reserves. This has led to many conflicts between nature reserve managerial boards and local residents. In other developing countries, the importance of enhancing understanding, perceptions, and attitudes of local residents has been shown to be of importance. However, top-down management in China still does not pay sufficient attention to the significant role of the participation of local residents. Here, we demonstrate the need to win support and encourage participation of local people in order to effectively manage nature reserves in China. The purpose of this paper was to understand local residents' perceptions, attitudes, and participation in nature reserves in the Beijing area by conducting a questionnaire survey. The results indicate that the majority of local residents hold favorable attitudes and intend to participate in the management of reserves. A structural equation model and analysis of variance revealed that the most positive attitudes and willingness to participate in management of nature reserves was mostly driven by a positive perception of the economy, i.e., increased employment through direct or indirect involvement of local residents. Positive participation has the potential to favorably shape local residents' perceptions and attitudes toward nature reserves. To win sustained local support, nature reserves should pay more attention to improving local income by creating new employment and environmental education opportunities.
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著者
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Yamamoto Hirokazu
Laboratory Of Forestry Ecosystems University Forests Graduate School Of Agricultural And Life Scienc
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Wang Qingchun
Laboratory of Forestry Ecosystems, University Forests, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Scie
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Wang Qingchun
Laboratory Of Forestry Ecosystems University Forests Graduate School Of Agricultural And Life Science The University Of Tokyo