Storytelling and environmental information: connecting schoolchildren and herpetofauna in Morocco.

摘要: Northwestern Morocco is undergoing a sudden change in the level of infrastructure growth and pressure on environment from increased tourism. The ongoing changes are raising questions about how ecosystem will react, relevant drivers these changes. Oued Laou valley north-west hosts high landscape, species human cultural diversity. Talassemtane National Park has been established to preserve this region; however, what information tools available children regarding environment? illustrated here using three components: herpetofauna (representing components), problems related water quantity quality interactions within components) case management). A children's book was written topic, when delivered pupils, questionnaire included, aimed at determining their sources environmental information. results identified major utilized by part Morocco, clear role schools explaining components, an increasing TV supply. family found be less important than or school. Another source pupils' knowledge personal observation hands-on experience, both for rural urban children. Children willing discover understand complex systems, researchers should encouraged supply with correct up-to-date focusing first local environment, as background sustainable development.