Local Perceptions of MPB Infestation, Forest Management, and Connection to National Forests in Colorado and Wyoming

McGrady, Pavlina; Cottrell, Stuart; Clément, Jessica; Cottrell, Jana Raadik; Czaja, Michael R.

doi:10.1007/s10745-015-9803-8

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“…; McGrady et al . ). Some research indicates that outbreaks influence the quality of visitor experiences and the frequency of subsequent visitation (Hollenhorst et al .…”

Section: Ecosystem Servicesmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…In some cases, public attitudes and values influence management‐led actions and policies aimed at addressing bark beetle disturbances (McGrady et al . ). For instance, during an outbreak of MPB, a majority of surveyed recreational users of public lands in western Colorado and Wyoming generally supported management practices, and agreed with the position of “do what you need to save the forest” (Czaja et al .…”

Section: Societal Responsesmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Landscape aesthetics tend to be adversely affected by bark beetle outbreaks, and are of particular concern among forest user groups and the outdoor recreation industry (Czaja et al 2012;McGrady et al 2016). Some research indicates that outbreaks influence the quality of visitor experiences and the frequency of subsequent visitation (Hollenhorst et al 1993;Sheppard and Picard 2006).…”

Section: Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Prior to, during, and after bark beetle outbreaks, societal expectations may dictate a variety of management and policy responses that may (or may not) be effective in attaining the intended goals set forth by local, regional, and national mandates. In some cases, public attitudes and values influence management-led actions and policies aimed at addressing bark beetle disturbances (McGrady et al 2016). For instance, during an outbreak of MPB, Figure 1.…”

Section: Governancementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In turn, patterns of human behavior both directly and indirectly shape public policy and economic programs (Rokeach 1973;Clement and Cheng 2011). Feedback loops exist within these cognitive traits; for example, information provided by scientific and popular media help to shape human beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, which may in turn enhance (or diminish) the impacts of forest disturbances and/or land-use practices on SES (Flint et al 2009;McGrady et al 2016).…”

Section: J Synthesismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Bark beetles as agents of change in social–ecological systems

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Cottrell

Fettig

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Frontiers in Ecol & Environ

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Due to recent outbreaks of native bark beetles, forest ecosystems have experienced substantial changes in landscape structure and function, which also affect nearby human populations. As a result, land managers have been tasked with sustaining ecosystem services in impacted areas by considering the best available science, public perceptions, and monitoring data to develop strategies to suppress bark beetle epidemics, and in some cases to restore affected lands and ecosystem services. The effects of bark beetle outbreaks are often detrimental to the provision of ecosystem services, including degraded landscape aesthetics and diminished air and water quality. However, there have been instances where bark beetle outbreaks have benefited communities by, for example, improving habitat for grazing animals and enhancing real-estate values. As a consequence of the interaction of a warming climate and susceptible forest stand conditions, the frequency, severity, and extent of bark beetle outbreaks are expected to increase and therefore will continue to challenge many social-ecological systems. We synthesize experiences from recent outbreaks to encourage knowledge transfer from previously impacted communities to potentially vulnerable locations that may be at risk from future bark beetle epidemics.

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“…; McGrady et al . ). Some research indicates that outbreaks influence the quality of visitor experiences and the frequency of subsequent visitation (Hollenhorst et al .…”

Section: Ecosystem Servicesmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Societal Responsesmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Governancementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: J Synthesismentioning

confidence: 99%

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