scholarly journals LOCAL COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF THE CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DEFORESTATION OF KAPTAGAT FOREST, UASIN GISHU COUNTY

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Community Perceptions ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation

Understanding the local community perceptions and attitudes towards natural resource conservation is recognised a useful step in identifying strategies of involving community members in conservation programmes. The main aim of the current study was to determine the local community perception of the causes and effects of the deforestation of Kaptagat Forest. Descriptive research design was used to determine the causes of deforestation, extent of deforestation, the socio economic impacts, and the measures that have been put in place to control and stop further deforestation. Systematic random sampling was used to administer questionnaires to the target population and results analysed using chi-square tests. The results showed that the respondents differed significantly on the causes of deforestation. of Kaptagat.. Apparently illegal logging, charcoal burning and firewood were identified as the most important drivers of deforestation. Majority of the respondents felt that the forest has been highly deforested. The majority felt that reduction in water volumes in streams, changes in rainfall patterns, increased soil erosion and siltation were making the community worse off socioeconomically. Furthermore, the community felt that there was a strong relationship between the level of poverty and the level of deforestation of Kaptagat Forest, thus revealing an understanding of the tripartite relationship between development, environment and conservation of the forest. In addition, the informants pointed out the need for increased local community involvement in conservation of the forest through strengthening of CFAs, creating more conservation awareness and encouraging sustainable use of forest resources. This study provides important insight and data on what has increasingly been recognised as crucial conditions for effective management of natural resources, particularly the management of forests in the rural settings.

LOCAL COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF THE CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF DEFORESTATION OF KAPTAGAT FOREST, UASIN GISHU COUNTY

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Community Perceptions ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation

Understanding the local community perceptions and attitudes towards natural resource conservation is recognised a useful step in identifying strategies of involving community members in conservation programmes. The main aim of the current study was to determine the local community perception of the causes and effects of the deforestation of Kaptagat Forest. Descriptive research design was used to determine the causes of deforestation, extent of deforestation, the socio economic impacts, and the measures that have been put in place to control and stop further deforestation. Systematic random sampling was used to administer questionnaires to the target population and results analysed using chi-square tests. The results showed that the respondents differed significantly on the causes of deforestation. of Kaptagat.. Apparently illegal logging, charcoal burning and firewood were identified as the most important drivers of deforestation. Majority of the respondents felt that the forest has been highly deforested. The majority felt that reduction in water volumes in streams, changes in rainfall patterns, increased soil erosion and siltation were making the community worse off socioeconomically. Furthermore, the community felt that there was a strong relationship between the level of poverty and the level of deforestation of Kaptagat Forest, thus revealing an understanding of the tripartite relationship between development, environment and conservation of the forest. In addition, the informants pointed out the need for increased local community involvement in conservation of the forest through strengthening of CFAs, creating more conservation awareness and encouraging sustainable use of forest resources. This study provides important insight and data on what has increasingly been recognised as crucial conditions for effective management of natural resources, particularly the management of forests in the rural settings.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT ON MARINE CONSERVATION AREA IN WEST SUMATERA, INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 1166-1174
Author(s):  
Lucky ZAMZAMI ◽  
◽  
Muhammad ALIMAN ◽  
AZWAR AZWAR ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Resource Conservation ◽  
Marine Conservation ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Conservation Areas ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation ◽  
Socio Economic Impact

Ecotourism is critical in conservation areas for the development of mutual relationships between the community, government and tourist in the marine conservation area. However, the community must be key stakeholders in maximizing benefits to local communities and obtaining environmental support to effectively manage conservation areas. This study aimed 1) to determine the socio-economic impact on fishermen community for the marine resource conservation, b) to investigate the socio-economic impact on the community's understanding and respect to support conservation. This research was conducted in the Ampiang Parak and Maligi villages. The research used a structured questionnaire and qualitative method using observation and interview to evaluate the fishermen community involvement in ecotourism management. The research discussed and explained the source, income, and employment allocation of ecotourism regulations and economic participation for community programs. The management of the Ampiang Parak and Maligi conservation areas is still not aligned with the local community's ecotourism management, and the conservation area and tourist attraction has not yet been beneficial for the local community economy. The relationships between ecotourism and sustainable growth, tourism, community, and natural resource conservation need to be improved.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT LOKAL TERHADAP USAHA TANI KARET (Hevea brasiliensis) DI DESA LAJA KECAMATAN TANAH PINOH BARAT KABUPATEN MELAWI

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dedang Kharismanto ◽  
Sofyan Zainal ◽  
H A Oramahi
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The People ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Parametric Statistical Test

Rubber farming has been in demand by the people of Laja Village since 1990's as a livelihood by utilizing shifting fields within the forest. Some people's income from the results of rubber farming is very large, especially during the dry season, where people tap into rubber sap every day. Rubber prices experienced a decline that was felt by rubber farmers and in the rainy season the people could not tap rubber sap, the people were forced to find alternative jobs, such as gold mining and other jobs. This situation certainly raises different perceptions of society. This study aims to determine the public perception of rubber farming and analyze the relationship between knowledge, income and cosmopolitan factors. This study uses descriptive and associative surveys with interview techniques and the questionnaire contains a number of questions posed to respondents, collecting data using random purposive sampling. Data analysis using descriptive analysis of the chi square test and inferential analysis using the non-parametric statistical test of the Kendall Tau correlation. The number of respondents in the study were 72 people. The results of this study indicate that public perceptions tend to be positive, moderate level of knowledge, low income level, high cosmopolitan level. There is a positive and significant relationship between the level of knowledge and perception, and there is no significant and no relationship between income levels and cosmopolitan with community perceptions.Keywords: Local community Perception, Rubber Farmers

scholarly journals Local Communities’ Awareness on Payments for Ecosystem Services for Improved Livelihood and Conservation of Nyando Wetland, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 969-980
Author(s):  
Joseph K. Maithya ◽  
Felix L.M. Ming’ate ◽  
Sammy C. Letema
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Worth Living ◽  
Payment For Ecosystem Services ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation

Nyando wetland provides several ecosystem goods and services, i.e., provisioning, cultural, supporting and regulating which are essential for human well-being for making life possible and worth living. Payment for Ecosystem Services presents one key question in current literature on whether local communities are aware of ecosystem services provided by wetlands. This paper contributes to the understanding of the local community’s level of awareness of the ecosystem services provided by Nyando wetland in Kenya as a strategy to improve protection of wetlands. The study is significant as it proposes policy options that can assist conservation authorities and local communities in management of wetlands. A stratified random sampling based on two administrative sub-counties, namely Nyando and Nyakach was employed to collect quantitative data from 394 households using a structured questionnaire. The quantitative data was subjected to descriptive statistics and Chi-square test which were performed in SPSS version 20. The results confirmed that the local community is more conversant with the provisioning ecosystem services (37.7%) compared to the other classes of ecosystem services. Despite the locals being involved in community based natural resource conservation initiatives, majority of the respondents (69%) were not familiar with the concept of Payment for Ecosystem Services. Therefore, there is need to create awareness and capacity building to local communities on the importance of both the wetland ecosystem services and Payment for Ecosystem Services in conservation of wetlands for enhanced community livelihoods. Keywords: Payment for ecosystem services; wetland; conservation; community; livelihood; awareness

scholarly journals Ecotourism development through biodiversity potential identification and community perception in the protected forest on Buano Island, Western Seram, Maluku, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Ekawati Siahaya ◽  
Paulus Matius ◽  
Marlon I Aipassa ◽  
Yaya Rayadin ◽  
YOSEP RUSLIM ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Community Perceptions ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Line Transect Method ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Strongly Agree

Abstract. Siahaya ME, Matius P, Aipassa MI, Rayadin Y, Ruslim Y, Aponno HSES. 2021. Ecotourism development through biodiversity potential identification and community perception in the protected forest on Buano Island, Western Seram, Maluku, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 3179-3191. Forest as part of a large ecosystem has an important meaning and role in supporting living systems. Various great benefits can be obtained from the forests through its functions as a provider of water resources for humans and the environment, the ability of carbon sequestration, oxygen suppliers in the air, global climate regulators, and tourism service providers. The community has important role and participation in ecotourism that are different from other forms of tourism. Perception is a fundamental element that needs to be known before planning several activities that will involve the local community. This study aims to identify the potential of flora and fauna in the protected forest area for tourist attraction and analyze the Buano island community’s (Western Seram District, Maluku Province, Indonesia) perception of ecotourism development activities. The vegetation data were collected using the combination of the path method and the compartmentalized line method. The method used for collecting wildlife data in the field is the line transect method as well as direct and indirect observations. Meanwhile, data related to community perceptions were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The results show that the villages on Buano island have biodiversity and cultural potential that could be developed as ecotourism attractions. In addition, the community’s perception supported that they strongly agree on the development of ecotourism in the villages of Buano island.

scholarly journals Developing the Rural Town of Panchor into a Future River-based Tourism Destination: Host Community Perception

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 155-161
Author(s):  
Mazni Saad ◽  
Nur Nabilah Abdullah ◽  
Siti Nur Hidayah Rosman
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Community Attachment ◽  
Environmental Attitude

This paper examines the significance of a rural area, Panchor village town, as a potential nature tourism site in the Muar district of Johor, Malaysia. The objectives of the study were (1) to evaluate local community support and (2) to assess local community involvement. Based on qualitative analysis of an interview and open-ended responses in the questionnaire, three interconnected themes were: (1) community attachment, (2) economic gains and (3) environmental attitude. The findings revealed that river-based tourism development could stimulate the socio-economic status and the sustainability of rural areas. This study also discussed implications and limitations of the research.    Keywords: Community Attachment; Economic Gains; Environmental Attitude; River-based Tourism eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i14.2236

scholarly journals PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN WISATA DI DESA KERTAWANGI, CISARUA KABUPATEN BANDUNG BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-144
Author(s):  
Emron Edison ◽  
Titing Kartika ◽  
Nurul Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Community Perceptions ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Primary Methods ◽  
Secondary Methods

ABSTRAK Pada dasarnya pengembangan pariwisata tidak terlepas dari peran masyarakat di sekitarnya. Dukungan dan peran serta masyarakat sangat diperlukan untuk sebuah pengembangan suatu kawasan wisata dan daya tarik wisata. Penelitian ini dilakukan di kawasan wisata Desa Kertawangi, Cisarua Kabupaten bandung Barat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengembangan kawasan wisata di Desa Kertawangi dan persepsi masyarakat terhadap pengembangan suatu kawasan wisata. Berdasarkan hal tersebut,  kawasan wisata yang menawarkan daya tarik wisata tentu membutuhkan aspek-aspek dalam pengembangannya. Aspek-aspek tersebut adalah dengan pengembangan aktivitas dan daya tarik wistanya, trasportasi, akomodasi, elemen kelembagaan, insfrastuktur, dan pelayanan fasilitas wisata. Selain pengembangan, kemajuan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat menjadi penentu sebuah persepsi baik dari masyarakat. Peneliti menggunakan metode kombinasi melalui metode kualitatif sebagai metode primer dan metode kuantitatif sebagai metode sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan kawasan wisata di Desa Kertawangi sudah berjalan dengan baik, hal tersebut dilihat dari berbagai aspek yang telah dikaji melalui observasi dan wawancara. Persepsi masyarakat mengenai kawasan wisata yang ada di sekitar daerah tempat tinggal mereka juga sudah baik, dilihat dari adanya peningkatan pendapatan masyarakat dan peluang usaha bagi masyarakat serta menambah lapangan pekerjaan namun belum signifikan. Kata Kunci   : Pengembangan, Kawasan Wisata, Persepsi Masyarakat  COMMUNITY PERCEPTION TOWARDS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREA IN KERTAWANGI VILLAGE, CISARUA. WEST BANDUNG DISTRICT ABSTRACTBasically tourism development is inseparable from the role of the local community. The community support and participation are needed for the development of a tourist area and tourist attraction. This research was conducted in the tourist area of Kertawangi Village, Cisarua, West Bandung Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine the development of tourist areas in Kertawangi Village and community perceptions of the development of a tourist area. That development, tourist areas that offer tourist attraction certainly need aspects in its development. These aspects are by developing activities and attractiveness of time, transportation, accommodation, institutional elements, infrastructure, and tourism facilities. In addition to development, progress and welfare of the community is a determinant of a good perception of the community. The researcher used a mix method through qualitative methods as primary methods and quantitative methods as secondary methods. The results of the study show that the development of tourist areas in Kertawangi Village has been going well, it is seen from various aspects that have been studied through observation and interviews. Community perceptions of tourist areas around their area of residence have also been good, seen from the increasing the community income and business opportunities for the community and increasing employment opportunities.       Keywords: Development, Tourism Area, Community Perception

scholarly journals Application of the Socio-Ecological System Framework to Forest Fire Risk Management: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Vigna ◽  
Angelo Besana ◽  
Elena Comino ◽  
Alessandro Pezzoli
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Fire Risk ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Wildfire Risk ◽  
Starting Point

Although increasing concern about climate change has raised awareness of the fundamental role of forest ecosystems, forests are threatened by human-induced impacts worldwide. Among them, wildfire risk is clearly the result of the interaction between human activities, ecological domains, and climate. However, a clear understanding of these interactions is still needed both at the global and local levels. Numerous studies have proven the validity of the socioecological system (SES) approach in addressing this kind of interdisciplinary issue. Therefore, a systematic review of the existing literature on the application of SES frameworks to forest ecosystems is carried out, with a specific focus on wildfire risk management. The results demonstrate the existence of different methodological approaches that can be grouped into seven main categories, which range from qualitative analysis to quantitative spatially explicit investigations. The strengths and limitations of the approaches are discussed, with a specific reference to the geographical setting of the works. The research suggests the importance of local community involvement and local knowledge consideration in wildfire risk management. This review provides a starting point for future research on forest SES and a supporting tool for the development of a sustainable wildfire risk adaptation and mitigation strategy.

scholarly journals Local community involvement in conservation—the use of mini-guides in a programme for sea turtles in Brazil

Oryx ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 33 (02) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Claudia F. Vieitas ◽  
Gustave G. Lopez ◽  
Maria A. Marcovaldi
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Sea Turtles

A Cross Sectional Analysis of Tourism Development and Social Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 487
Author(s):  
Tauseef AMAN ◽  
Mussawar SHAH ◽  
Humera JAMAL ◽  
Younas KHAN ◽  
Muhammad ARIF ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Government ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

The major objective of this study was to measure the association between various interventions and Chitral Gole National Park (CGNP) role in preservation of bio-diversity and socio-economic uplift. A sample size of 346 respondents was randomly selected from total population of 3326 from the 4 selected villages on the basis of close proximity. A conceptual framework including dependent variable social development and independent variable tourism development were taken. The data were analyzed through frequency and percentage distribution. Moreover, Chi-square test was applied to know the relationship between dependent and independent variables at bi-variate level. In bi-variate analysis a highly significant (P=0.000) relation was found between CGNP is main source of promoting tourism in Chitral,tourists do any impacts upon local community in terms of increased business activities, local culture is safeguarded despite influx of tourists in the area, tourism produced employment opportunities, and social development. Qualitative data supported the empirical findings, however tourism brings economic opportunities at micro and macro level, but unfortunately CGNP is not as satisfactory regarding generating income since its establishment. The government should ensure to make such polices pertaining to the entrance fee, provides accommodation services on payment to the tourists and to reserve the entrance fee or any other form of taxes to ensure CGNP to spend on self-sustaining basis by ensuring refinement in the procedures as well.

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