factors affecting the sustainable forest management

Authors

s. dehyouri

sh. bayat

p. alimoradian

abstract

the major purpose of this study is to assess the perception of managers in the forest, range and watershedorganization. it is an applied study by using descriptive–correlative method. a questionnaire was developedand data collected from 105 respondents. the validity and reliability of questionnaires was verified. theresults of study show that there was a relationship between educational level, work experience, experiencesin extension and education activities, role of extension in increasing information about sustainable forestry,create positive attitude, providing information about sustainable forestry indicators, motivation forparticipating in the projects, local management, allocation of appropriate financial resources, attend ofextension education courses, participate in group discussions, visiting successful projects, using workshops,newsletters, magazines & bulletin and improvement of sustainable forestry management. multivariateregression analysis shows that providing economic motivations of managers, being aware of indicators,using courses, management experiences & the role of extension in creating positive attitudes had positiveimpact on improvement of sustainable forestry sustainable management.

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Journal title:
international journal of agricultural science and research

ISSN

volume 2

issue Issue 4 2011

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