Social capital and participation: A study among forest inhabitants in Zagros forests in Kohgiloyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province

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1 Professor, Faculty of Forestry Sciences, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, I. R. Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Faculty of Agricultural Management, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, I. R. Iran.

3 Development, Faculty of Agricultural Management, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, I. R. Iran.

4 MSc of forestry, Faculty of Forestry Sciences, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, I. R. Iran.

Abstract

The present research aimed to investigate effects of social capital on stakeholder's participation in Tang-e Sulak watershed in Likakin county of Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad province. The research method was descriptive-applied and conducted using stratified random sampling method. Study population included rural households in eight villages (N=754). Based on Morgan's sample, 256 persons in selected households have been interviewed as the sample size. Results showed that relational aspect of social capital and also conservation aspect of participation were at top priority. There were significant relationships between social capital and number of household members and education. Furthermore, significant positive relationships were found between age, duration of residence number of household members, ranching experience and agriculture experience with participation in forestry plans.

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Forest Research and Development
Volume 6, Issue 1
June 2020
Pages 15-27

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