Visitor Attitudes Toward and Support for Invasive Species Management at Cumberland Island National Seashore

摘要: – Controlling invasive species has become a management priority on public lands across America. Although managers recognize the need for policies that minimize impact of non-indigenous organisms, extent to which supports these remains largely unknown. This study used an on-site intercept survey visitors Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA, (N = 1,166) assess attitudes toward species. Based responses, were grouped into two main attitude categories: absolute ecocentric individuals (who believed all living things had right coexist) and adaptive acknowledged some degree control may be necessary restore ecosystem integrity). Despite conflicting perspectives, members both groups agreed was most acceptable least controversial method control. Future studies could build this approach identify stakeholder characteristics help predict preferences.