Coping with giant panda nature reserve protection dilemmas in China: Social capital’s role in forest conservation

Chen, Jinzhi; Luo, Z.P.; Zhou, Wei

doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2023.e02379

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“…However, studies have confirmed that social capital is a key factor in encouraging participation in conservation behaviors and avoiding infringement of collective interests. It has been shown to exert a significant positive influence on the conservation behaviors of rural households (Atshan et al, 2020; Dai et al, 2023). The initial poverty alleviation initiatives implemented by Xhs NRs have resulted in notable enhancements in the local infrastructure and livelihood conditions.…”

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“…Second, it is suggested that relevant organizations facilitate interactive group engagements to increase public awareness and knowledge (Dai et al, 2023), especially nature education (Gong et al, 2021), with the aim of enhancing communities' appreciation of the benefits of protected areas while mitigating their perception of the associated costs (Figure 4). Improving livelihoods through livelihood substitution should not be seen as a panacea for conservation success.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, implementing restrictive policies within NRs can hinder local socio‐economic development and exacerbate poverty levels (Farkas & Kovács, 2021; Hinojosa et al, 2018). Consequently, it is crucial to note that areas of rich biodiversity often coincide with high poverty rates (Dai et al, 2023).…”

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The cooperative development relationship between Nature Reserves and local communities

Guo,

Huang,

Bai

et al. 2023

Integrative Conservation

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The coordinated relationship between Nature Reserves (NRs) and adjacent communities has a significant impact on both these local communities and conservation management practices. However, the precise relationship between NRs and their surrounding communities remains poorly understood, whether it is coordinated or unbalanced? This study employed a matrix analysis approach alongside a coordination degree model to assess the relationship and the degree of coordination between the Xiaoheishan NRs (Xhs NRs) and local communities. In addition, a structural equation model was used to analyze the factors that influence the degree of coordination between the Xhs NRs and adjacent communities. Taking into account the willingness of these communities, a prospective development model was proposed. The results of the study revealed that: (1) the relationship between the Xhs NRs and their surrounding communities was predominantly characterized by a protection‐oriented approach, particularly in the subprotected regions of Xhs, Dxs, and Jzs. (2) The path analysis revealed that the level of dependence, knowledge, and cost perception among the Xhs NRs communities had a direct negative influence on the degree of coordination. Conversely, the attitudes and perceived benefits to the Xhs NRs had a direct positive effect. (3) The pathway to future development involves a triple model approach: a public participation model, an economic model that focuses on mutual benefits and a protection and poverty alleviation model. The relationship between NRs and surrounding communities should be accurately defined; and the contradiction between protection and development should be fully coordinated. To achieve coordinated development of NRs and communities that reside close by, the Xhs NRs, along with other smaller and scattered NRs, should actively involve the public, particularly local communities, in conservation management.

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The cooperative development relationship between Nature Reserves and local communities

Guo,

Huang,

Bai

et al. 2023

Integrative Conservation

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“…Previous scholars have studied PES programs in national parks, focusing on issues prior to the establishment of the programs and the effectiveness of the programs. One study found that social trust demonstrated a positive impact on rural residents' willingness to conserve forests in nature reserves in China [17]. Another study determined that individuals' trust in the government was an essential factor in their willingness to support a PES program in national parks in South Korea [18].…”

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Willing or Not? Rural Residents’ Willingness to Pay for Ecosystem Conservation in Economically Underdeveloped Regions: A Case Study in China’s Qinling National Park

An,

Wang,

Sakurai

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Implementing payments for ecosystem service (PES) programs in national parks has proven effective in balancing the conflicts between ecosystem conservation and economic development, achieving long-term sustainability. Residents’ participation and financial contributions are crucial prerequisites for establishing PES programs in national parks. Hence, it is necessary to investigate residents’ willingness to participate in and pay before its official operation in China’s Qinling National Park. By adopting a contingent valuation method, this study collects 1431 face-to-face, one-to-one questionnaire answers from rural residents in the region. The results show that 76.7% of the sample are willing to participate in the ecosystem conservation of Qinling National Park, although their willingness to pay is relatively low, with the average being RMB 136.5 (USD 20.3) per household per year. Moreover, informal institutions maintained by social trust continue to play an essential role in this rural area. Residents’ willingness to participate is positively influenced by their social trust, which includes both institutional and interpersonal trust. Additionally, their willingness to pay is positively affected by their household income and cultural preferences. Finally, residents’ occupation as farmers exhibits a negative moderating effect on the direct influence of their household income on their willingness to pay, while their education level positively moderates the impact of their cultural preferences on their willingness to pay.

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Do social preferences increase the pro-environmental behavior of farmers? — empirical evidence from protected areas in China

Ma,

Zhang,

Huang

et al. 2024

Environ Dev Sustain

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Coping with giant panda nature reserve protection dilemmas in China: Social capital’s role in forest conservation

Cited by 4 publications

References 30 publications

The cooperative development relationship between Nature Reserves and local communities

The cooperative development relationship between Nature Reserves and local communities

Willing or Not? Rural Residents’ Willingness to Pay for Ecosystem Conservation in Economically Underdeveloped Regions: A Case Study in China’s Qinling National Park

Do social preferences increase the pro-environmental behavior of farmers? — empirical evidence from protected areas in China

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