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Informing program design for connectivity conservation in the New South Wales Southern Highlands, Australia
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posted on 2023-05-17, 21:47 authored by Morrison, M, Michael LockwoodMichael LockwoodConnectivity initiatives typically require conservation action on private lands as a complement to public reserve systems, so they are more likely to succeed if underpinned by knowledge of the social factors influencing landholders’ participation. Using a combination of social survey and market research techniques, we identify spatially referenced landholder segments. Using a number of behavioral and attitudinal constructs, including three psychographic constructs not previously used for identifying segments — sense of place, lifestyle motives, and nature values — we identify three lifestyler and two farmer segments, and show that the characteristics of lifestyler segments are more nuanced than previously thought. Preferences for four corridor connectivity initiatives are found to differ across landholder segments, which indicates the importance using a targeted approach for designing connectivity conservation programs. The results highlight the importance for achieving corridor connectivity of the Blue Collar Lifestyler segment, a lower sociodemographic segment not previously identified in the literature.
History
Publication title
Society and Natural ResourcesVolume
27Pagination
70-87ISSN
0894-1920Department/School
School of Geography, Planning and Spatial SciencesPublisher
Taylor & Francis IncPlace of publication
325 Chestnut St, Suite 800, Philadelphia, USA, Pa, 19106Rights statement
Copyright 2014 Taylor & Francis GroupRepository Status
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