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Forests and societal values: comparing scientific and public perception of forest health

The Environmentalist, 1999-09, Vol.19 (3), p.239-249

Copyright (c) 1999 Kluwer Academic Publishers ;ISSN: 0251-1088 ;EISSN: 1573-2991 ;DOI: 10.1023/A:1026402812084

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  • Title:
    Forests and societal values: comparing scientific and public perception of forest health
  • Author: Patel, Aviva ; Rapport, David J ; Vanderlinden, Loren ; Eyles, John
  • Subjects: Biodiversity ; Case studies ; Comparative studies ; Ecosystems ; Environmental protection ; Forests ; Native species ; Parks & recreation areas ; Prescribed fire ; Public opinion ; Science ; Scientists ; Social sciences ; Society
  • Is Part Of: The Environmentalist, 1999-09, Vol.19 (3), p.239-249
  • Description: This study examines the common ground between lay people and scientists regarding forest values and definitions of forest health. With the forest at Pinery Provincial Park, Ontario, this study compares six ecological indicators to determine which were sensitive to the multiple impacts of visitor use, deer browsing and fire suppression. Plant cover and proportion native species were sensitive to these impacts. Sapling height was greater in low deer density areas. The study focused on discussions with local interest groups, followed by qualitative data analysis. Overall, there was good convergence between scientific and public views of forests and forest health, although this may partly be due to the groups' interest in nature and the Pinery. Subjects saw a connection between their health and the state of the global and local environment, including forests. There is a need for increased awareness in the public to the necessity of managing high deer populations in parks to protect other forest components such as biodiversity. Forest managers must consider that people greatly value forests near them for mental well being. Group responses suggested that messages explicitly linking forest benefits to human health and well being may motivate people to protect forests.
  • Publisher: Lausanne: Springer Nature B.V
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0251-1088
    EISSN: 1573-2991
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1026402812084
  • Source: Alma/SFX Local Collection
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