Analysis of the level of knowledge of the local community about Bialowieza Forest-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Analysis of the level of knowledge of the local community about Bialowieza Forest

Published:2023-09-28 Issue: Volume:123 Page:76-85
ISSN:1898-5912
Container-title:Annals of WULS, Forestry and Wood Technology
language:
Short-container-title:Annals of WULS - SGGW. Forestry and Wood Technology

Author:

Niedbała Mateusz¹^ORCID,Herudzińska Małgorzata²^ORCID,Korzybski Damian³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Technology and Entrepreneurship in Wood Industry, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Warsaw, Poland

2. Department of Sociology, Institute of Sociological Sciences and Pedagogy, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Poland

3. Forest Research Institute, Department of Geomatics, Sękocin Stary, 3 Braci Leśnej St., 05-090 Raszyn, Poland

Abstract

The research focused on ecological awareness and knowledge regarding the Białowieża Forest, conducting two survey studies in 2015 and 2022. The analysis covered ecological awareness, knowledge of forest stands, project awareness, and opinions on government decisions. The local community exhibited an average knowledge level, accompanied by a notable decline in ecological awareness. A surprising discovery was the increased knowledge among tourists, contrasting with ecologists who emerged as the most well-informed group. The study also assessed the impact of government decisions, drawing conclusions from data gathered across various respondent groups. The findings underscored the nuanced dynamics of ecological awareness within the community, highlighting the need for targeted educational initiatives and fostering environmental consciousness among the local population. Furthermore, the fluctuating awareness levels among different groups emphasized the importance of tailored strategies for effective communication and outreach. The research contributes valuable insights into the evolving landscape of ecological awareness and knowledge, shedding light on areas for improvement in environmental education and conservation efforts in the context of the Białowieża Forest.

Publisher

Index Copernicus

Subject

General Medicine

Link

https://wulsannals.com/gicid/pdf/01.3001.0054.1866

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