Research suggests that encouraging motivated residents to reach out to others in their
social network is an effective strategy for increasing the scale and speed of conservation …

Environmental conservation activities such as biodiversity and natural resource
management are supported by many eager volunteers in many countries. Because it takes a …

Although participation in citizen science can improve cognitive and affective learning
outcomes, many citizen science projects exhibit low retention rates. By gaining an …

Although arguments have been put forward in support of the psychological and aesthetic
value of the conserved environment, there is still very little certain knowledge of people's …

Understanding volunteer motivations for participating in nature conservation programs is an
important element in the design and provision of programs intended to harness the …

Citizen science programs monitoring ecosystems and natural resources are promoted for
their potential to foster environmental awareness and stewardship. We surveyed volunteers …

The natural environment benefits greatly from the work of volunteers. However, little is
known as to why people are willing to volunteer their time to such programs. The study …

Participatory policies for natural resource management and poverty reduction have been
implemented worldwide. Inclusive participation and empowerment potentially enhances …

Most conservation initiatives require changes in human behavior. For example, the
establishment of a protected area will typically require some people to change their land-use …

• Collaborative and co-created projects, which often include intensive involvement of
participants in local conservation issues, may be more likely to contribute directly to site and …