Knowledge and perceptions of rural and urban communities towards small protected areas: Insights from Ghana
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Abstract Conservationists recognize that protected areas (PAs) have limited prospects without the involvement and support of local people. People inherently express positive perceptions to nature for wildlife conservation. Yet, people in rural urban communities may differ their knowledge benefits costs nearby small‐size PAs, which induce a vital impact on effectiveness PAs conservation goal achievements. We investigated people's knowledge, perceptions, attitudes around (Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuaries, Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Ankasa Conservation Area) (Owabi Sanctuaries) Ghana. Based questionnaire survey (928 respondents) surrounding parks, perception from was mainly ecological reasons did not between PAs. However, incurred by differed The locals PA perceived fewer (crop damage wildlife) than those areas. Although there were significant differences respondents, most respondents had toward PA. Fifty‐five percent total satisfied with active law enforcement carried out staff protect biodiversity. 41% 33% expressed discontent restrictions use natural resources within lack decision‐making, respectively. Of sociodemographic factors all men more policies governance women due greater participation many outdoor activities. Positive suggest despite conflicts, is straightforward understanding about healthy ecosystems, creates common ground conservationists successful
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ecosphere
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2150-8925']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4257