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- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Copyright
- Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
- ISSN
- 1533-158X
- eISSN
- 1087-1209
- DOI
- 10.1080/10871209.2011.551710
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Similar to making purchasing decisions, people's support for wildlife management actions can be influenced by various tradeoffs and contextual factors. Using conjoint analyses, we assessed the relative importance of three factors associated with possible management actions for reducing human-related impacts on sea turtle nesting in Ogasawara Islands, Japan. The factors were examined in a 2007 door-to-door survey of Ogasawara residents (n = 553, 63% response rate) and included: (a) beach patrol, (b) restrictions on human behavior, and (c) restrictions on beach access. Restrictions on beach access was the most important factor influencing residents' support for and compliance with the management actions. Within each factor, factor levels resulting in greater changes from the current condition (more restrictions) contributed to lower levels of support and compliance. Results highlight the importance of considering contextual variables in anticipating public response to wildlife management alternatives.
Journal
Human Dimensions of Wildlife – Taylor & Francis
Published: Sep 1, 2011
Keywords: conjoint analysis; management actions; Japan; green turtles ( Chelonia mydas )