Identification and ranking of factors affecting lack of participation of local beneficiaries in management, preservation and reclamation of Lorestan oak forests

Document Type : Research article

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1 M.Sc. of Agricultural Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Keraman, Iran

2 Associate Prof., Department of Agricultural Economics Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Keraman, Keraman, Iran

3 Assistant Prof., Department of Agricultural Economics Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Keraman, Keraman, Iran

4 Assistant Prof., Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Bu Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran

Abstract

Zagros forests as the most extensive forests in Iran have a special place for living and livelihood of local communities. Therefore, planning to prevent further degradation and proper management in order to preserve and restore these forests is necessary. Therefore, in this study, the effective factors on participation of local beneficiaries in management, preservation and reclamation of oak forests of Lorestan are identified and ranked. The statistical population of this research consisted of experts in natural resources and environment and collecting data using field Scrolling and completing 20 questionnaires. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) has been used to analyze the data. The results show that economic factors relative to social, environmental and infrastructure factors most weight in participation of foresters in management, preservation and restoration of oak forests of Lorestan ranked first. By creating a variety of jobs for forest residents, their income will increase, and as a result, the dependence of local people on the forest will be reduced, resulting in increased participation and protection.

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Iranian Journal of Forest and Poplar Research
Volume 26, Issue 3 - Serial Number 73
November 2018
Pages 393-405

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