Protecting or destructing? Local perceptions of environmental consideration in Lithuanian forestry

Brukas, Vilis; Stanislovaitis, Andrius; Kavaliauskas, Marius; Gaižutis, Algis

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2016.05.006

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“…Due to the frequently changing statuses of forest ownership, the increasing number of certified forests, and the growing focus of the public towards forest management, Lithuania presents an interesting case. By the nature of an empirical study design, this research supplements the study carried out by Brukas et al (2018), which explored Lithuanian forestry stakeholder perceptions about environmental considerations; however, the difference is that in this particular case study, the target of research here is elucidating the development patterns of different forms of cooperation among PFOs in Lithuania.…”

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Forms of Cooperation of Lithuanian Forest Owners: A Case Review

Pivoriūnas¹

2020

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There are many ways for private forest owners (PFOs) to manage their properties. One way is to manage it by oneself, to use the individual approach; however, our focus is on a cooperative solution, which, in many cases, is much more challenging due to the incorporation of multiple players and the structure of their forests, not to mention the needs and objectives related to forest management. Cooperative forest management has different forms, as shown by numerous socio-economic theoretical and empirical findings. This paper discusses how the traditional organisational forms of cooperation among Lithuanian forest owners are operating and more specifically, how they are adopting their performance in addressing the goals of forest management. A case study is used to show how cooperation among private forest owners has been developing in Lithuania over recent years and finds some new forms of cooperational management.

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Forms of Cooperation of Lithuanian Forest Owners: A Case Review

Pivoriūnas¹

2020

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“…Instead, it was suggested to aim instruments at different owners' motivations simultaneously (Danley 2019). Moreover, our core studies frequently recommended to stronger involve forest owners into the conservation process by collaboration (Brukas et al 2018), participation (Bergseng and Vatn 2009), and consideration of local knowledge (Salomaa et al 2016) among others. As a third focus, we identified recommendations concerning relationships between different stakeholders (recommended by 33%, Table 3c).…”

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Conservation perspectives of small-scale private forest owners in Europe: A systematic review

Tiebel

Mölder

Plieninger

2021

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Private forest owners are the main forest ownership group within Europe, and important conservation values have been found on their land. Yet, small plot sizes, societal heterogeneity, and structural changes impede developing and implementing effective conservation programs in private forests. We present a systematic literature review focusing on small-scale private forest owners and their perspectives on nature conservation by synthesizing research approaches, social-ecological drivers, and policy recommendations. Conservation perspectives were positively related to female gender, higher levels of education, formalized forest management, an active relation to the forest, and ecological values of the property. In contrast, high age, rural orientation, economic forest management factors, large parcel size, and economic and sentimental property values negatively influenced conservation perspectives. Applying a natural resource conflict management framework, we synthesized recommendations covering three dimensions: substance, procedure, relationship. Considering perspectives of small-scale private forest owners in current forestry decision-making has great potential to strengthen sustainable forest management that integrates nature conservation and resource use.

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“…state-owned forests [100][101][102][103]. Therefore, the NP residents' concerns and fears for deforestation are justified, especially given the fact that these are predominantly small landowners who, compared to large landowners, usually prefer sustainable forest use to economic interests and are not in favor of clear-cutting [104]. Clear-cutting is currently prohibited in all protection zones of Estonian national parks, but pressure from forestry companies to alleviate felling restrictions and allow clear-cutting is high [105].…”

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Socio-Economic Effects of National Park Governance and Management: Lessons from Post-Socialist Era Estonia

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Ward

Raet

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Despite the significant increase in protected territory globally, there is a common understanding that the designation of protected areas alone does not guarantee their effectiveness nor halt the loss of biodiversity. In addition to biodiversity conservation, protected areas are expected to perform a number of other functions, such as provide ecosystem services and improve local socio-economic conditions. Therefore, the need to strive towards mixed, decentralized conservation management and stakeholder involvement is increasingly emphasized. Although there is limited research, it has been noted that protected areas have not served wider objectives effectively enough. The current study provides insight concerning socio-economic effects of different governance and management practices of protected areas based on perceptions of residents and stakeholders of five national parks of Estonia. It was found that conservation status has an important impact on local socio-economic conditions largely depending on governance and management practices, resulting in both, positive and negative effects. It was concluded that the centralization of nature conservation and the abolition of protected area administrations have led to a gradual distancing of nature conservation from local conditions and the population, causing concern about the preservation of the living environment.

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Protecting or destructing? Local perceptions of environmental consideration in Lithuanian forestry

Cited by 14 publications

References 20 publications

Forms of Cooperation of Lithuanian Forest Owners: A Case Review

Forms of Cooperation of Lithuanian Forest Owners: A Case Review

Conservation perspectives of small-scale private forest owners in Europe: A systematic review

Socio-Economic Effects of National Park Governance and Management: Lessons from Post-Socialist Era Estonia

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