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Gender and Urban Perceptions of Nature and Protected Areas in Bañados del Este Biosphere Reserve

Author: Diego Martino

Published in: Environmental Management | Issue 5/2008

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Participation in conservation projects is key to the success and fair outcome of these initiatives, and perceptions of nature can affect the outcome of the participatory process. It has been argued that women hold different attitudes toward nature. Therefore an understanding of their perceptions and attitudes is vital. A survey was conducted in Castillos, Uruguay in order to assess urban perceptions of nature and surrounding protected areas. Results show that attitudes toward wildlife and reserves vary by gender. Uruguay is in the process of planning its future system of nature reserves. Considering these different perceptions is vital for the successful planning and management of reserves in Uruguay.

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Title: Gender and Urban Perceptions of Nature and Protected Areas in Bañados del Este Biosphere Reserve
Author: Diego Martino
Publication date: 01-05-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Environmental Management / Issue 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0364-152X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-008-9069-7

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