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Attitudes towards nature, wilderness and protected areas: a way to sustainable stewardship in the South-Western Carpathians

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  • Nicole Bauer
  • Monica Vasile
  • Maria Mondini

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The acceptance and support by those who live in and around the largest remaining wilderness of Europe is very important for the success of a planned network of designated wilderness areas that should preserve the area's wilderness values. A standardised questionnaire was administered in person to 322 local residents. A cluster analysis revealed two human–nature relationship types: traditional nature users and progressive nature friends, which differ significantly in their feelings towards wilderness and attitude towards protected areas. The generally positive attitudes towards wilderness and the neutral attitudes towards the existing protected areas are a good starting point for communication about, and establishment of, the wilderness areas. As a quarter of the local population is not aware that they are living in a protected area, they should be informed during information events in the localities about the exact location of the planned wilderness zones and the potential consequences for them.

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  • Nicole Bauer & Monica Vasile & Maria Mondini, 2018. "Attitudes towards nature, wilderness and protected areas: a way to sustainable stewardship in the South-Western Carpathians," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 61(5-6), pages 857-877, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:61:y:2018:i:5-6:p:857-877
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2017.1382337
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    1. Gregg C. Brill & Pippin M. L. Anderson & Patrick O’Farrell, 2022. "Relational Values of Cultural Ecosystem Services in an Urban Conservation Area: The Case of Table Mountain National Park, South Africa," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(5), pages 1-28, April.
    2. Zawilińska Bernadetta, 2020. "Residents’ Attitudes Towards a National Park Under Conditions of Suburbanisation and Tourism Pressure: A Case Study of Ojców National Park (Poland)," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 12(1), pages 119-137, March.

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