Attitudes on forests in a Slovenian public opinion survey in 1998
2000
Malnar, B. (Ljubljana Univ. (Slovenia). Social Sciences Fac.) | Sinko, M. (Ljubljana Univ. (Slovenia). Biotechnical Fac., Forestry and Renewable Forest Resources Dept.)
The Slovenian Public Opinion Survey 1998 examined, among other issues, public attitudes towards forests: perceptions of forests as landscape component, views on various forest characteristics, views on forest policy and forest management. Respondents were also asked to estimate which environmental problems are dangerous for themselves and their families. Forest decline proved to be at the top of problems respondents find as most threatening. Results also indicate that forest is perceived as an essential element of Slovenian landscape, at least when the estimation is made without 'competing' landscape elements-characteristics. More than a half of all respondents believe that in Slovenia removal of timber exceeds annual increments, even though during the last ten years removal of timber represents less than 40% of annual increment. Opinions on forest policy measures are associated with these perceptions. Half of the respondents are satisfied and half dissatisfied with the condition of forests. Most respondents oppose increased economic exploitation of forests, as well as the idea, that forest owners should be given financial compensation because public has free access into private forests. Percentages of respondents who support or oppose increased government spending for forests are about the same (40 %).
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