Using IUCN protected areas management categories as a tool to assess youth preferences for local management of an Important Plant Area (IPA) in Lebanon

Salman, Maysaa; Kharroubi, Samer A.; Itani, M.; Talhouk, Salma N.

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2020.105035

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“…Except for the age group between 25 and 29 years, the younger the participants the more they were motivated to take part in CS activities related to the conservation of the three target species. Overall, this matches other findings showing that the young generation has high interest in wildlife conservation, natural resource management and other environmental issues such as climate change (George et al, 2016; Giachino et al, 2021), as well as generally more positive environmental attitudes (Salman et al, 2020). With this emerging trend of higher environmental awareness in the younger generation and youth environmental activism such as #FridaysForFuture, multiple studies have tried to determine what triggers the motivation of youth to engage in these activities (Haugestad et al, 2021; Shafiei & Maleksaeidi, 2020).…”

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Knowledge of returning wildlife species and willingness to participate in citizen science projects among wildlife park visitors in Germany

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1. Successful conservation efforts have led to recent increases of large mammals such as European bison Bison bonasus, moose Alces alces and grey wolf Canis lupus and their return to former habitats in central Europe. While embraced by some, the recovery of these species is a controversial topic and holds potential for human-wildlife conflicts. Involving the public has been suggested to be an effective method for monitoring wildlife and mitigating associated conflicts. To assess two interrelated prerequisites for engaging people in Citizen Science(CS)-knowledge of returning species and respondents' readiness to participate in CS activities for monitoring and managing these species-we conducted a survey (questionnaire) in two wildlife parks located in different states of Germany.Based on 472 complete questionnaires, we developed generalized linear models to understand how sociodemographic variables and exposure to the species affected visitors' knowledge of each species, and to investigate if sociodemographic variables and knowledge influenced the likelihood of visitors to participate in CS activities.3. Almost all visitors were aware of the returning wolf population, while knowledge and awareness about bison and moose were significantly lower. Knowledge of the two herbivores differed geographically (higher knowledge of moose in the north-eastern state), possibly indicating a positive association between exposure to the species and knowledge. However, models generally performed poorly in predicting knowledge about wildlife, suggesting that such specific knowledge is insufficiently explained by sociodemographic variables. 4. Our model, which explained stated willingness in CS indicated that younger participants and those with higher knowledge scores in the survey were more willing to engage in CS activities.

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Knowledge of returning wildlife species and willingness to participate in citizen science projects among wildlife park visitors in Germany

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Attitudes of wildlife park visitors towards returning wildlife species: An analysis of patterns and correlates

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Attitude of European Citizens towards Biodiversity Issues in Germany

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Mahmoud

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The study aimed to explore the attitudes of Europeans, with a specific focus on the German population, towards biodiversity issues. Data from the Eurobarometer database was used to gain insights into public perceptions regarding biodiversity-related concerns. The findings revealed that gender plays a significant role in shaping attitudes towards biodiversity among German citizens, underscoring the importance of considering gender as a crucial factor when addressing biodiversity concerns. This result suggests that men and women possess differing perspectives, values, and levels of engagement with biodiversity issues. Moreover, the study observed a more positive attitude towards biodiversity among younger individuals, indicating a generational shift towards heightened environmental awareness and concern. Additionally, highly educated individuals exhibited more favorable attitudes, likely due to their increased exposure to environmental education and awareness programs. Surprisingly, unemployed individuals expressed positive attitudes, possibly because of their increased leisure time and engagement with nature. Understanding these gender differences can aid in developing targeted strategies and interventions to foster positive attitudes and engagement in biodiversity conservation. However, the study acknowledges certain limitations and calls for future research to address these limitations and explore potential interactions between variables. This would contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how various factors impact attitudes towards biodiversity.

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Using IUCN protected areas management categories as a tool to assess youth preferences for local management of an Important Plant Area (IPA) in Lebanon

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Knowledge of returning wildlife species and willingness to participate in citizen science projects among wildlife park visitors in Germany

Knowledge of returning wildlife species and willingness to participate in citizen science projects among wildlife park visitors in Germany

Attitudes of wildlife park visitors towards returning wildlife species: An analysis of patterns and correlates

Attitude of European Citizens towards Biodiversity Issues in Germany

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