Fostering Community Participation: The Role of Forestry Extension Officers in Maximizing Social Capital for National Park Conservation DOI Creative Commons

Suswadi,

Norbertus Citra Irawan,

Raniasari Bimanti Esthi

et al.

Jurnal Sylva Lestari, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 54 - 75

Published: Dec. 4, 2023

The lack of community involvement poses a significant obstacle that may impede the achievement success in conservation partnership program between Mount Merbabu National Park (MMNP) authority and local community. This study serves purpose presents new approach by investigating impact human social capital on engagement program, with mediation extension worker’s role. location was determined using purposive method, focusing primarily three villages surrounding MMNP, Indonesia. sampling technique employed simple random sampling, where 30 respondents were chosen from each village, resulting total sample size 90 respondents. examines variables Structural Equation Model (SEM) - Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach. Social has positive through forestry workers, while does not affect same workers. recommends enhancing to increase participation initiatives. Forestry officers should improve communication, networks, environmental competency encourage greater protection. Keywords: engagement, workers role, forest conservation, capital,

Language: Английский

Determinants of smallholder farmers’ choices of adaptation strategies to climate variability in the Ayehu watershed, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia DOI
Abebe Biresaw Bitew, Amare Sewnet Minale

International Journal of River Basin Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 19

Published: March 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Factors influencing management of Black Sigatoka disease of banana and plantain in the South-West Region of Cameroon DOI
Ayat Ullah,

Sylvanus Agbor Tabi,

Miroslava Bavorová

et al.

Crop Protection, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 107251 - 107251

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Analysis of the Coupling Coordination between Land Resource Development Intensity and Sustainable Development Level in China: Implications for Policy and Strategic Management DOI

Jiashuang Hou,

Binglin Liu, Na Yao

et al.

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103954 - 103954

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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A PLS-SEM approach to understanding tea growers’ adoption intentions of agroforestry boundary planting: an integrated theoretical framework DOI

G Gnanasanjevi,

P. Balasubramaniam,

N. Sriram

et al.

Agroforestry Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 99(5)

Published: May 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Analyzing the drivers that shape people's perceptions of the impact of changes in forest cover and human population on water availability in the Mt. Elgon water tower DOI Creative Commons
George Kimbowa, J. Nanteza, David Mfitumukiza

et al.

Frontiers in Water, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: May 12, 2025

Forest-water resource management often fails to deliver intended effects as farmers are limited adopt agroforestry/sustainable land-use practices due several barriers uptake the scientifically proven and ecologically valuable planning practices. It remains uncertain why it is difficult align agroforestry campaigns with local interests despite numerous existing natural frameworks, policies, structures. In this study, we examined potential of Q-methodology a tool analyze drivers stakeholders' perceptions on forest–water–people nexus (FWP-nexus) in relation water availability quality. The study was guided by research question: What perception differences and/or similarities scientists stakeholders FWP-nexus an agroforested landscape? For both Sipi River Sub-catchment Manafwa Sub-catchment, discussed diverse stakeholder groups. each sub-catchment, expressed their views forest-water issues possible options solutions. Together groups, used generated information addition relevant literature develop Q-set. compares scientific insights using across two sub-catchments. Study showed that varied slightly among sub-catchments upper lower zones From comparison, results indicate significance perceived importance forests increasing rainfall effect communities' involvement planting trees tree cover increase. surrounding majorly institutional failure other than unwillingness sustainable landscape conforming policies. There need for: empowering funding departments overcome failure; adequate performance assessment agroforestry/tree growing projects; developing implementing integrated forest/trees resources. can guide developing, testing, documenting/communicating scenarios for towers mountainous regions. While comparative analysis strengthens robustness reveals shared context-specific perceptions, geographic scope may affect broader generalizability. Nonetheless, offer guidance inclusive spatially nuanced governance.

Language: Английский

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Community participation in development programs: Key lessons from the billion trees afforestation project (BTAP) DOI
Ayat Ullah, Miroslava Bavorová,

Ashfaq Ahmad Shah

et al.

Environmental Science & Policy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 150, P. 103581 - 103581

Published: Sept. 19, 2023

Language: Английский

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An assessment of agroforestry as a climate‐smart practice: Evidences from farmers of northwestern region of Bangladesh DOI Creative Commons
Md. Manik Ali, Babor Ahmad, Md Shafiqul Bari

et al.

Agrosystems Geosciences & Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2)

Published: May 1, 2024

Abstract Agroforestry systems have grown significantly in popularity Bangladesh during recent years due to their favorable effects on the environment and human health. These are essential for supporting sustainable agriculture because they increase diversity, improve food security, provide revenue. This study's main objective is show how agroforestry a widely used ecological climate‐resilient practice Bangladesh. The research explores investment analysis, adoption‐influencing factors, strength, weakness, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis of practices. A total 340 respondents were chosen this extensive study using multistage random selection technique. results showed discrepancy practice, with farmers exhibiting high degree awareness but limited application. Financial employing metrics such as benefit‐cost ratio, net present value, internal rate return favored agroforestry, indicating its economic viability potential benefits adopters. Additionally, adoption was found be influenced by binary logistic regression model that highlighted several important features, including larger farm sizes, younger age groups, greater education levels, training experiences, frequent extension visits, enhanced market access. also identified barriers adoption, lack trained labor, poor technical assistance, education. thorough clarifies opportunities constraints implementation It suggests broad means focused initiatives empower farmers, observable advantages, promote nationwide acceptance.

Language: Английский

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Livelihood impacts of community-based forest landscape restoration in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, Pakistan DOI Creative Commons
Ayat Ullah, Miroslava Bavorová

European Journal of Forest Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 143(6), P. 1773 - 1786

Published: Aug. 16, 2024

Abstract Over the past decade, community-based forest landscape restoration (FLR) has gained policy attention in Pakistan. However, there is a lack of information on how FLR affects livelihood capital mountain communities. To fill this gap, study investigated impacts Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region understand role restoration, we utilized focus group discussions (FGDs) and field observations. The revealed that community members perceived various their assets. helped restore ecology, improved access to food, education, health facilities, developed infrastructure, initiated ecotourism area. activities were executed through several institutions, particularly extension services, Village Development Committees (VDCs), Joint Forest Management (JFMCs), process equity, accountability, collaboration. We recommend continuing implementation initiatives services maximize positive social, natural, human, financial, physical capitals.

Language: Английский

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Reimagining Agroforestry: Climate-Resilient Landscapes for Regenerative Agriculture DOI

Rajendra Vidadala

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Adoption of hand tractor technology in terrace farming: Evidence from the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH), Pakistan DOI Creative Commons
Ayat Ullah,

Ashfaq Ahmad Shah,

Miroslava Bavorová

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. e14150 - e14150

Published: Feb. 28, 2023

Adoption of improved agricultural technologies can help achieve the two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) no poverty and zero hunger by 2030. This study investigates determinants farmers' adoption hand tractors in HKH region Pakistan using binary logit model. We also examine what facilitates impedes tractor key informant interviews. Results show that household head education, farming experience, knowledge use, access to credit, extension contact, trust technology positively affect tractor; however farm size is negatively related. The findings reveal ethnic conflicts, political elite capture decision making, unavailability functional community-based entities, weak extension-farmers as well inter- intra-community linkages are barriers affecting adoption. Similarly, observed changes on neighbors' fields, experiencing trial basis, communication networks, risk observations, propensities motivate region. Thus, effectively disseminate technologies, policymakers should consider these factors.

Language: Английский

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