Public perception of the existence and usefulness of demonstration forest in San Ramón, Costa Rica

Public perception of the existence and usefulness of demonstration forest in San Ramón, Costa Rica

Authors

  • Flor Elizabeth Araya Universidad de Costa Rica
  • Marta Araúz Almengor Universidad de Costa Rica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v8i2.1549

Keywords:

symbolism, memory, forest conservation, Demonstration Forest

Abstract

The University of Costa Rica set a small patch of remnant forest in the San Ramon region to preserve the Humid Premontane forest. We surveyed the knowledge and appreciation that the inhabitants of the region have about the forest. We applied two surveys to 237 individuals aged between 8 and 70 years. Most people know the location but few visit or consider the forest beneficial. We recommend improving this aspect when managing the forest.

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Published

2016-10-12

How to Cite

Araya, F. E., & Araúz Almengor, M. (2016). Public perception of the existence and usefulness of demonstration forest in San Ramón, Costa Rica. UNED Research Journal, 8(2), 123–126. https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v8i2.1549

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