While there is a great deal of evidence in case studies demonstrating the diverse and
ambivalent perceptions that people have toward protected areas, we do not know how …

Understanding the interest of local communities and ensuring their support in conservation
are pivotal to the sustainability of Protected Areas (PAs). In this study, we interviewed 230 …

The objective of this paper is to seek an eco-friendly development path for traditional
industries in protected areas. We propose a conceptual framework that is built on the …

The current state of students' knowledge regarding species diversity, particularly when it
comes to endangered local species, is a cause for concern. This problem has resulted in a …

Sacred groves are important for the conservation of biodiversity in the Middle East, as more
formal approaches to protected areas have often failed in this global biodiversity hotspot …

Understanding the local communities' attitudes toward protected areas (PAs) is critical to PA
management planning. However, what socio‐economic and demographic factors drive their …

Conservationists recognize that protected areas (PAs) have limited prospects without the
involvement and support of local people. People inherently express positive perceptions to …

The role of community-based conservation (CBC) and natural resource management
(CBNRM) in protecting ecosystems and improving socioeconomic well-being has received …

Public participation in managing natural resources is important but obtaining diverse
perspectives remains challenging. To assess how Twitter, a globally popular and influential …

National parks serve a dual purpose: they aim to protect pristine nature and they are
intended to facilitate visitation and provide necessary services. However, as visitation …