RT Journal Article
T1 Social Perception and Engagement in Mangrove Restoration: A Case Study in Central America
A1 Cid-Alvarado, Ruth Jasmina del
A1 López, Omar R.
A1 Rodríguez González, Patricia María
A1 Feás Vázquez, Jacobo
K1 Ecosystem services
K1 Environmental education
K1 Natural regeneration
K1 Restoration
AB Mangroves are vital intertidal ecosystems that support biodiversity and protect coastal communities, but face increasing pressure from anthropogenic activities that sustain local livelihoods. It is crucial to integrate the social dimension into conservation efforts by encouraging community participation in mangrove restoration. Chame Bay, located on the central Pacific coast of Panama, is a protected area with significant mangrove cover, but despite its management plan, degradation continues due to intensive timber extraction for charcoal production and insufficient natural regeneration. This study investigates local knowledge and perceptions of mangrove functions and regeneration. A proportional stratified sampling of the Chame Bay population was used, with 300 interviews conducted among key stakeholders, including residents and mangrove resource users. Variables such as age, education, and profession were analyzed in relation to perceptions, participation, and willingness to participate in restoration efforts. Results indicate that 24.67% of the population’s primary economic activity is charcoal production from mangrove wood, with 15% of producers already involved in restoration and 60% willing to participate. These findings highlight the potential for community-driven restoration and emphasize the need for environmental education to encourage participation. This study provides essential information for designing restoration strategies in mangrove areas in Central America.
PB MDPI
SN 2073-445X
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/41113
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/41113
LA eng
NO Del Cid-Alvarado, R. J., Lopez, O. R., Rodríguez-González, P. M., & Feás-Vázquez, J. (2024). Social Perception and Engagement in Mangrove Restoration: A Case Study in Central America. Land, 13(11), 1783. https://doi.org/10.3390/land13111783
NO This study has been conducted in the frame of the International Doctorate in Agriculture and Environment for Development (DIAMD) made up of more than 20 institutions from more than 10 Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, coordinated by University of Santiago de Compostela. The Panama Institute for Agricultural Innovation for the collaboration with the technical and logistical team in the study of Chame Bay. The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) funded the Forest Research Centre through project UIDB/00239/2020 and Associate Laboratory TERRA through funding LA/P/0092/2020.
DS Minerva
RD 24 abr 2026