Incorporating Values into Community-Scale Sustainable Forest Management Plans: An Application of Q Methodology

摘要: Incorporating people’s values into forest management plans is an important component of sustainable forestry practice. Q methodology was used to identify perspectives on a community-owned reserve in village Puebla, Mexico. The study demonstrates the value characterizing views citizens toward and accommodating these plan. plan we developed based our research enjoyed widespread community support far outdistanced its two alternative by outsiders. Our reflected village’s strong preference for non-consumptive uses with regulated timber harvesting sustain ecological health provide short-term economic benefits.