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The perception of forests by the Czech Republic general public

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  • Hana Krejčí

    (University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Trade and Accounting, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Marta Stárová

    (University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Trade and Accounting, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Ivan Hrbek

    (University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Languages, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Miroslava Navrátilová

    (University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Trade and Accounting, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Markéta Beranová

    (University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Trade and Accounting, Prague, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Forests as a part of landscape do not fulfil their economic function (timber production) only but a lot of other non-economic functions, especially ecological ones. Both economic and non-economic functions are indisputable and equally important for society. The aim of this paper is to identify current attitudes to forest perceptions by citizens in the Czech Republic. Primary data were obtained by means of a questionnaire research survey which was carried out in 2018. Altogether 824 respondents took part in this survey (n = 824). From the results follows that approximately 70% of respondents visit forest at least three times a month. In connection with this, the relationship between respondents' forest visit frequency and the forest density in the region where they come from was confirmed. 60% of respondents consider the forest exploitation and forest management to be the most important cause of damage and threats to forest. In relation to forest, 46% of respondents consider forest conservation and protection to be the most important topics.

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  • Hana Krejčí & Marta Stárová & Ivan Hrbek & Miroslava Navrátilová & Markéta Beranová, 2019. "The perception of forests by the Czech Republic general public," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 65(6), pages 226-233.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:65:y:2019:i:6:id:138-2018-jfs
    DOI: 10.17221/138/2018-JFS
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    1. F. Pastorella & G. Giacovelli & M. Maesano & A. Paletto & S. Vivona & A. Veltri & G. Pellicone & G. Scarascia Mugnozza, 2016. "Social perception of forest multifunctionality in southern Italy: The case of Calabria Region," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 62(8), pages 366-379.
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