Differences between urban and rural population with respect to demand on forestry aspects, in a case study of the Turkish province of Bal kesir

Ciência Rural

Seçil Yurdakul Erol¹ 

[1] ,Istanbul University Department of Forest Policy and Administration Bahçeköy Istanbul ,Turkey

关键词: forestry;    people demands;    forest functions;    cluster analysis;    comparing means;    silvicultura;    exigências da população;    funções da floresta;    análise de grupamento;    comparação das médias aritméticas;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0103-84782012000300009

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Inhabitants of urban and rural areas are important participants in the process of developing and implementing forest policy. Thus, it is essential to determine their demands and attitudes towards forestry issues. In this context, the demands and evaluation of forest functions are investigated in a case study of the Turkish province of Bal kesir. The findings of the case study show that differences in terms of demands among inhabitants of rural and urban areas are related to forest fires fighting, crimes fighting, forestry-tourism integration, forestation and regeneration activities, and the enlargement of forest areas. The main differences among their assessments of forest functions are related to fire wood production, and the provision of flood and erosion control, nature protection, and recreational opportunities. The findings are important for conflict management and for local decision making. By using the findings of similar studies, the provincial organizations should harmonize their priorities with the expectations of relevant interest groups.

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