Differences in the attitudes of farmers and conservationists and their implications

摘要: Surveys of attitudes to conservation on farms conducted between 1983 and 1985 in Bedfordshire showed farmers be as sympathetic the idea conservationists, at a superficial level. However, detailed analysis specific conservation-related farm management practices such hedge removal, using theory reasoned action an investigative tool, revealed deep-seated divisions which exist two groups. Correlations farmers' behaviour that productivity, efficency tidiness dominated decisions exclusion wildlife considerations. The importance guiding attitude change time profound agricultural uncertainty, avoid overt conflict conservationists promote farmland, is discussed.