National Park Planning and Local Participation: Some Reflections from a Mountain Region in Southern Norway

Kaltenborn, Bjørn P.; Riese, Hanne; Hundeide, Michael; Box, Pamela

doi:10.2307/3674113

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“…But research addressing the cultural dimensions of land use conflicts (cf. Dunk 1994;Kaltenborn et al 1999;Skogen 2001a) gives us reason to suspect that the modes of work and forms of knowledge that are frequently at the core of these processes will drive some groups away from them.…”

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Adapting Adaptive Management to a Cultural Understanding of Land Use Conflicts

Skogen

2003

Society & Natural Resources

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Adapting Adaptive Management to a Cultural Understanding of Land Use Conflicts

Skogen

2003

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“…This study revealed that education background of household members influenced their participation in tourism activities in MFCA. In related studies, Kaltenborn, B. P. et al [45] and Kideghesho, J. R. et al [46] noted that communities with higher levels of education have more positive perceptions of tourism and its benefits and participate more than those with lower education levels. Education increases one's knowledge, outlook, vision, skills and self-confidence thus widening the ability to access, analyze and venture into tourism business opportunities.…”

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Factors That Influence Local Community Participation in Tourism in Murchison Falls Conservation Area

Mugizi¹,

Ayorekire²,

Obua³

2017

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Community's participation is fundamental in understanding the factors that influence their access to and utilization of tourism resources. It is a plausible way of involving local communities in the planning and management of the available resources for their sustainability. This study examined the socio-economic characteristics of the households in Murchison Falls Conservation Area to understand how they influence their participation in tourism and eventually enhance household welfare. Using household survey and key informant interviews, data were collected on demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and analyzed using Binomial Logit Regression in order to show the factors that influence participation of households in tourism. It was found that the households' characteristics significantly influenced their participation. In particular, level of education (r = 0.824), engagement in farm labor (r = 0.651), provision of services to the tourists (r = 0.841), income (r = 0.83) and landholding (r = 0.689) significantly influenced households' participation in tourism. On the other hand, age (r = 0.59) and period of residence (r = 0.430) did not significantly influence the households' participation in tourism. These results suggest that a clear understanding of the households' socio-economic characteristics is a vital step in engaging them meaningfully in tourism activities meant to enhance their livelihoods. Equally important is the need for tourism managers and local government leaders to consider these characteristics when designing policies and strategies to enhance community involvement and management of tourism at a conservation area level.

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“…Here the definition of 'wilderness' is in contention since the mountain farmers, in fact, have created and maintained a very attractive semi-wild cultural landscape and feel that they are best able to ensure its appropriate use (Kaltenborn et al, 1999). There is additional recent controversy over the spread of wolves and contrasting legislation between Norway and Sweden (Thor Midteng, personal communication, January 2001).…”

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“…Kaltenborn et al (1999) explore these issues more fully and include a number of relevant references. They make the important point that "What scientific ecology describes as a well functioning environment may not match what 'ordinary'…”

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Reconciling Sustainable Development of Mountain Communities With Large Carnivore Conservation

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National Park Planning and Local Participation: Some Reflections from a Mountain Region in Southern Norway

Cited by 40 publications

References 27 publications

Adapting Adaptive Management to a Cultural Understanding of Land Use Conflicts

Adapting Adaptive Management to a Cultural Understanding of Land Use Conflicts

Factors That Influence Local Community Participation in Tourism in Murchison Falls Conservation Area

Reconciling Sustainable Development of Mountain Communities With Large Carnivore Conservation

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