Title of article :
Public perception of marine and coastal protected areas in Tasmania, Australia: Importance, management and hazards
Author/Authors :
M. J. Trenouth، نويسنده , , Amy L. and Harte، نويسنده , , Cher and Paterson de Heer، نويسنده , , Chloe and Dewan، نويسنده , , Kanwaljeet and Grage، نويسنده , , Anna and Primo، نويسنده , , Carmen and Campbell، نويسنده , , Marnie L.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2012
Pages :
11
From page :
19
To page :
29
Abstract :
Marine and coastal protected areas (MCPAs) are a key conservation strategy implemented globally to reduce impacts in these environments. The involvement of stakeholders in the design and management of MCPAs is considered integral to MCPA success. As such, knowledge of how stakeholders perceive the risks of hazards and their perception of management importance should be an integral management and planning component of MCPAs. This study aimed to explore the relationship between stakeholder perceptions of the importance and management of MCPAs with regards to a selection of natural and anthropogenic environmental hazards. as gathered using a questionnaire that was implemented by face to face interviews that were conducted at two locations: Strahan and St. Helens, Tasmania. Sewerage and ship groundings were perceived as the most important hazards when considering MCPAs in Tasmania. These perceptions were significantly correlated with the management and importance of MCPAs, and with the hazards. The outcomes have the potential to enhance Tasmanian MCPA management and thus improve success of management goals, if it is afforded sufficient weight in management planning and decisions.
Journal title :
Ocean and Coastal Management
Serial Year :
2012
Journal title :
Ocean and Coastal Management
Record number :
2278678
Link To Document :
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