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Author(s):  
Steven William Selin ◽  
Jeremy Golston ◽  
Francisco Valenzuela

Integrating sustainability concepts, tools, and best practices across the outdoor recreation and park profession has gained momentum over the past three decades. However, missing from the professional and scientific literature have been action-oriented and evaluative research focused on “how” sustainability is being operationalized in the field. Through a qualitative research design focused on the 11 National Forests of the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service, we developed an operational model for how sustainable recreation is being implemented at the Forest level through the Sustainable Recreation Strategy. Data collection included document analysis, stakeholder interviews, and personal observation. Document analysis included a content analysis methodology of 11 Forest-level Sustainable Recreation Action Plans, the principal planning process used to implement the vision and goals set forth by the Regional Sustainable Recreation Strategy. Evidence from the study was used to develop a grounded operational model with three foundational areas of Program, Agency, and Community. Foundational areas were further elaborated into component areas—Program into workforce, communications, outdoor recreation management, financial management, and information management systems—Agency into leadership support, administrative support, and integrated resource management—and Community into partnerships, volunteer program, and conservation education. Operational models such as this can help recreation managers, agency leaders, and policymakers adjust systems, structures, and roles to build program capacity and accelerate program transition towards sustainability.


2022 ◽  
pp. 140-149
Author(s):  
Bharathi Depuru ◽  
Pydipati Lakshmi Padmavathi ◽  
Anchapakula Suvarna Latha ◽  
Kolaru Subramanyam Shanthi Sree

The effectiveness of the transmission and sharing of data and information among people has been revolutionized by the internet and digital technology. Social networks have shortened the communication space among the technology users. Their relatively easy access through computers, cell phones, and many other devices has made them easy to use, so they are probably the most widely used today. Social network and internet media (SIM) has revolutionized providing useful resources for scientific research, especially in engaging citizen scientists in research. There are also various possible drawbacks in spite of the benefits of the SIM. With the increasing use of social media worldwide, sites with rich species diversity face potentially the greatest anthropogenic threats (resulting from high numbers of visitors), which results in the extinction of valuable species from the native area. Despite shortcomings, SIM can provide conservation education and awareness and also reconnect to the natural world.


2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aceng Ruyani ◽  
Deni Parlindungan ◽  
Patricia G. Patrick ◽  
Catherine E. Matthews

Building collegial international relationships is an important aspect of conservation and conservation education. The relationship relies on researchers understanding the local context of the conservation project and the sociocultural perspectives of all partners. Therefore, we situated our case study within sociocultural theory. Our case study focuses on the relationships and project work which developed between a biologist/science educator at the University of Bengkulu in Bengkulu, Sumatra, Indonesia, and a science education professor at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA, who shared longtime interests in herpetology. Employing the sociocultural perspective, we describe the background of each University group leader and how their previous experiences led to the development of a partnership focused on turtle conservation. In this case study, we seek to understand the social and cultural development of the researchers’ relationship as they teamed to address the ex situ conservation challenges of working with terrestrial and semiaquatic turtles. An examination of the researchers’ partnership provides a framework for the analysis of the work accomplished and remaining and offers insights to others interested in collaborative international conservation projects.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Megan Marie Clifford-Clarke ◽  
Katherine Whitehouse-Tedd ◽  
Clare Frances Ellis

To mitigate the effects of anthropogenic environmental impacts, conservation education (CE) aims to increase public awareness of biodiversity and encourage the uptake of pro-environmental behaviours (PEB). One way of achieving this goal is the use of controlled animal interactions with animal ambassadors to promote CE goals. This study aimed to determine how differing experiences with ambassador Humboldt penguins (Spheniscus humboldti) affected visitors’ knowledge of conservation actions (CA) and their likelihood to perform PEBs in a UK zoo. A quasi-experimental repeated measures questionnaire was used to investigate this aim. Visit types were categorised as (a) ‘penguin parade’, (b) ‘animal encounter’, (c) ‘exhibit viewing’ and (d) a ‘control’ groups. A Kruskal–Wallis test was used to determine if responses to rating scale items related to PEBs differed according to experience. No significant (p > 0.05) differences were detectable between groups. Qualitative data provided in open ended questions relating to CAs were coded into themes and the percentage of responses were calculated for each theme. Whilst the ‘exhibit viewing’ group mentioned sustainable fish significantly more (p = 0.017) than the ‘control’ group, no significant difference was found for any other pair-wise comparison (p > 0.05 in all cases). Overall, this study highlights that zoo visitors gained specific conservation-based knowledge and had higher behavioural intentions towards PEBs than they previously had. However, no evidence was found to suggest that animal encounters improved CE outcomes. To ensure best practice is followed and CE outcomes are considered equally alongside ambassador animal welfare concerns, further research is recommended.


Our Nature ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Akshay Chaudhary ◽  
Sachin Timilsina ◽  
Subash Gautam ◽  
Prajwol Babu Subedi

This study aims to assess the trend, extent, and impact of Human-Elephant conflict (HEC) in Sapahi and Kakadi villages of Bara district. Direct field observation, Household Survey (HHs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and Key Informant Interview (KII) were carried out during November and December 2016 where 11 wards were selected purposively from two village and 50 households from each village. Also, 12 KII and one FGDs from each ward were performed. SPSS 20.0, and MS Excel 2016 were used to calculate mean, percentage, frequency count, and chi-square test was used to determine the variation in people’s perception towards wild Elephant conservation. The total average damage of paddy per year per HHs was 834.1 kg followed by wheat 153.7 kg, and mustard 2.12 kg. The economic value of average annual crop damage per year per HHs accounted for NRs. 22669.70. Among total HHs, 84% of the respondents said that the trend of crop damage is increasing, 10% found no differences in crop damage, and remaining 6% said decreasing. During the last 5 years, 7 people were injured, and 6 were killed. The lighting fire, beating drum, and making noise were the local techniques used by all the respondents to chase away elephant for the mitigation of HEC. The farmers also guard their fields at night time. 60% of the respondents are positive towards elephant conservation and remaining 40% seems no significance for conservation. The compensation scheme for crop damage should be properly implemented in the study area to minimize the HEC. A sustained conservation education program especially focusing on female, farmers, and nomads are recommended to conserve wild elephants, and their habitat.


2021 ◽  
pp. e01997
Author(s):  
Li Zheng ◽  
Zepeng Tong ◽  
Chenyue Ma ◽  
Fan Wang ◽  
Meifan Li ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-230
Author(s):  
Rizhal Hendi Ristanto ◽  
Hany Qisthina Syhira ◽  
Alma Tasya Yuanisa ◽  
Aisha Amalia ◽  
Riezka Lianita ◽  
...  

Mosses or Bryophytes are a group of cryptogamous plants or lower plants. Moss can be found in various places that have high humidity by attaching to various substrates, such as soil, rocks and tree bark. PPKA Bodogol is a potential area that protects endemic flora and fauna on the island of Java  that has excellent humidity and air for moss growth and supports moss diversity. This study aims to determine the diversity of mosses and their relationship to environmental factors in the PPKA Bodogol. Data collection in this study was carried out at the PPKA Bodogol on 3 routes, namely Cikaweni, Rasamala and Kanopi. This research uses a purposive sampling method with a cover square technique. The results showed that the total number of moss species identified were 21 species. Then it was also known that the highest level of diversity was found on the Rasamala route with a diversity index of 3.03. In the Cikaweni route, was in moderate category, namely 1,967. The lowest diversity index, however, was in the canopy path with a medium category, namely 1.216. Environmental factors such as humidity, temperature, light intensity, and altitude also had an influence on the level of moss diversity of the three routes.


2021 ◽  
pp. 125-136
Author(s):  
Katherine Palmer

Prized by instrument makers for its tone and resiliency since the early nineteenth century, the African Blackwood tree (Dalbergia melanoxylon), also known as granadilla or mpingo (Swahili), faces an uncertain future. Often overharvested and inefficiently used, African Blackwood has been on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s “near threatened” red list since 1998 and is categorized by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) in Appendix II, which restricts and controls trade. As instrument manufacturers, makers, and musicians continue to purchase the wood, there is little recognition of the sustainability issues around the tree. Furthermore, many communities that harvest the wood are unaware of the musical nature of the product. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce an interdisciplinary approach to conservation of and education about African Blackwood. Since 2010, Daraja Music Initiative (DMI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit and a Tanzanian NGO, has provided music and conservation education in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania, where mpingo is the national tree. By bridging seemingly divergent disciplines, DMI has raised awareness of sustainability issues both in Tanzania and internationally through the global clarinet community. This presentation will give a brief historical overview of African Blackwood trade, highlight the major conservation issues, and provide information about developing partnerships for increased sustainability in a community setting.


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