Analyzing social perception as a key factor in the management of protected areas: the case of the Sierra Nevada Protected Area (S Spain)
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Pelegrina López, Alicia; Ocaña Peinado, Francisco; Henares Civantos, Ignacio; Rosúa Campos, José Luis; Serrano Bernardo, Francisco AntonioEditorial
Taylor and Francis Ltd
Materia
Andalucia Sierra Nevada National Park Environmental management
Date
2018Referencia bibliográfica
Analyzing social perception as a key factor in the management of protected areas: the case of the Sierra Nevada Protected Area (S Spain) (2018) Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 61 (1), pp. 124 - 142. DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2017.1291413
Résumé
Protected areas cannot be considered as elements isolated from the human groups that inhabit them. Consideration of the social factor is fundamental to guarantee the success of any management model. In this sense, analyzing the perception of people who live in protected areas can be a key tool for the formulation of proposals for improving the existing models. This article explores perceptions of local residents in the Sierra Nevada Protected Area in Southern Spain and identifies the socio-demographic factors that affect these perceptions. The main objective is to generate relevant data for the protected area management team. The recommendations we can offer entail a review of the communication plan and participatory strategy considering social differences in perceptions of the local population.