Ecosystem Service Preference of Forest People: A study in Madhupur Sal Forest of Bangladesh

This study investigated the ecosystem service preference of forest people in Madhupur Sal and factors contributing to their towards those services. Data were collected through a personal interview with 230 respondents four focus group discussions. Majority comprised ethnic (the Garo) region. Findings revealed that majority (89.8%) possessed moderate high knowledge regarding service. They identified 16 services where ‘Forest identity’, ‘Crop cultivation’, ‘Maintenance social relation’ perceived as top The differed among different locations living inside 1-2 km appreciated cultural most. variation observed groups Garo Sangsharek community’s was much higher than other two communities (Garo Christian Bengali). Results multiple regression analysis showed respondents’ age, knowledge, residence distance from forest, dependency influenced research results offer relevant information is helpful for ecosystem-related studies Bangladesh.