The Role of Gender in Management Behaviors on Family Forest Lands in the United States

Butler, Sarah; Huff, Emily S.; Butler, Brett J.; Tyrrell, Mary L.

doi:10.5849/jof.2016-076r2

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“…Non‐cutters are just as likely to be female as male, in stark contrast to the other two groups, which are predominantly male. This gender disparity reflects the global trend of lower rates of forest management among women, compared to male landowners (S. M. Butler, Huff, Snyder, Butler, & Tyrrell, ). The Non‐cutters are the least experienced in forest management activities, and also score the lowest on the ‘utility’ objective principal component.…”

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Landowner functional types to characterize response to invasive forest insects

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Invasive forest insects can induce tree mortality in two ways: (a) by directly harming trees; or (b) by influencing forest owners to pre‐emptively harvest threatened trees. This study investigates forest owners’ intentions to harvest trees threatened by invasive insects. Our first objective is to identify and characterize agent functional types (AFTs) of family forest owners in the northeastern United States using a set of contingent behaviour questions contained in a mail survey. We establish AFTs as a form of dimension reduction, effectively casting landowners into a typology in which each type (AFT) has distinct probabilities of tree harvesting in response to forest insects. Our analysis identifies three functional types of landowners: ‘Cutters’ (46% of respondents; high intent to harvest trees impacted by invasive forest insects), ‘Responsive Cutters’ (42% of respondents; intent sensitive to insect impact severity), and ‘Non‐cutters’ (12% of respondents; low intent to cut). Our second objective is to model AFT membership to predict the distribution of AFTs across the landscape. Predictors are chosen from a set of survey, geographic and demographic features. Our best AFT‐prediction model has three predictor variables: parcel size (hectares of forest), geographical region, and town‐level forested fraction. Application of the model provides a high‐resolution probability distribution of AFTs across the landscape. By coupling human and insect behaviour, our results allow for holistic assessments of how invasive forest insects disturb forests, inclusive of the management response to these pests. A free Plain Language Summary can be found within the Supporting Information of this article.

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“…Noncutters are just as likely to be female as male, in stark contrast to the other two groups, which are predominantly male. This gender disparity reflects the global trend of lower rates of forest management among women, compared to male landowners (S. M. Butler, Huff, Snyder, Butler, & Tyrrell, 2017). The non-cutters are the least experienced in forest management activities, and also score the lowest on the utility objective principal component.…”

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Landowner Functional Types to Characterize Response to Forest Insects

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Forest insects and pathogens (FIPs) play an important role in the complex interactions between woodland owners and the ecosystems they manage. Understanding the specifics of woodland owner decision-making with regard to trees impacted by FIPs can facilitate projections of future forest conditions and insect spread. Our first objective is to: (i) characterize agent functional types (AFTs) of New England family forest owners (FFOs) using a set of contingent behavior questions contained in a mail survey of FFOs concerning response to FIPs. We establish AFTs as a form of dimension reduction, effectively assigning individual FFOs to particular decision-making classes, each with distinct probabilities of behavior with respect to the harvest of impacted trees. Our second objective is to: (ii) model AFT membership to predict the distribution of AFTs across the landscape. Predictors are chosen from a set of survey, geographic, and demographic features. Accomplishing (i) establishes three functional classes of landowners: ‘cutters’ (46% of respondents; highly likely to cut timber impacted by FIPs), ‘responsive’ cutters (42% of respondents; sensitive to pest severity), and ‘non-cutters’ (12% of respondents; highly unlikely to cut). Fulfilling (ii) provides a high-resolution probability surface of AFTs across the landscape, delivering key input for simulation models of forest and land cover change in New England. Predictors in our best model of AFT membership include parcel size (hectares of forest), region, and town-level forested fraction.

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“…In a field historically dominated by men, this has resulted in gender-based differences in perceptions of land ownership and services rendered. For instance, management philosophies and objectives differ as men are more likely than women to own their land for privacy, hunting, recreation, or timber purposes (Butler et al, 2018). Women are less likely to participate in active management than men, including harvesting timber for sale, and participating in landowner assistance programs (Butler et al, 2018).…”

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“…For instance, management philosophies and objectives differ as men are more likely than women to own their land for privacy, hunting, recreation, or timber purposes (Butler et al, 2018). Women are less likely to participate in active management than men, including harvesting timber for sale, and participating in landowner assistance programs (Butler et al, 2018). Furthermore, studies regarding adult learning indicated that women preferred different learning mediums and strategies than men (Grover & Miller, 2014;Fegel et al, 2018;Redmore & Tynon, 2010).…”

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“…The growth in female ownership is attributed to an increase in land inheritance from parents, an increase in property purchases by women, and a tendency of women to outlive their male spouses (Butler et al, 2018;Effland et al, 1993;Warren, 2003). With this trend comes a need to better understand the educational preferences and professional relationships of women when engaged in land management.…”

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Forestland management and empowerment: A phenomenological inquiry into the experiences of women forestland managers in the state of Georgia, USA

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Women are increasingly becoming the primary decision-makers of forested properties throughout the United States. The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of women forestland owners in Georgia. A qualitative phenomenological research design was used to interview nine female forestland owners. Three themes emerged from the semi-structured interviews. Participants stated that land management involved: (a) initial feelings of inadequacy (an imposter syndrome), (b) personal and professional resources, and (c) genuine relationships. The theory of empowerment provided a basis for interpreting the findings and aided in the development of recommendations for future practice and research. We found that women experienced a temporary imposter stage early in land management that gave way to feeling empowered as their experiences with managing land increased. Access to trustworthy information, as well as genuine relationships with forestry professionals and other landowners, played key roles in such advancement. We recommend strategies for natural resource professionals to consider, including encouraging formal and informal networking opportunities when working with female audiences, including at educational outreach events like those hosted by Extension.

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The Role of Gender in Management Behaviors on Family Forest Lands in the United States

Cited by 21 publications

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Landowner functional types to characterize response to invasive forest insects

Landowner functional types to characterize response to invasive forest insects

Landowner Functional Types to Characterize Response to Forest Insects

Forestland management and empowerment: A phenomenological inquiry into the experiences of women forestland managers in the state of Georgia, USA

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