Neighbors’ opinion on the use of a farm acquired by a public university for socio-environmental purposes: the case of Los Llanos, Costa Rica
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| Format: | artículo original |
| Status: | Versión publicada |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Description: | Social participation is a significant element in ecosystem restoration; and sustainability and acceptance depend on the participatory work of the surrounding communities. The principal goal of this study is to know neighbor opinion on the use of a 9 ha farm acquired by Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) for socio-environmental purposes (Los Llanos, Alajuela, Costa Rica). I surveyed 41 of the 82 houses that adjoin the farm. 70 % of the population has lived there for more than 15 years, only 4,3% finished university education; unemployment is 12% in men and 14% in women; around 9% lack access to drinking water. They reported that 54% use the farm for recreational and communal activities. Therefore, with adequate motivation, an additional third of the population could be incorporated into socio-environmental activities developed by the UNED, including restoration; and generating opportunities for work, training, entertainment, and reflection. |
| Country: | Portal de Revistas UNED |
| Institution: | Universidad Estatal a Distancia |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UNED |
| Language: | Español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.investiga.uned.ac.cr:article/2174 |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/2174 |
| Keyword: | Los Llanos ecological restoration development socio-environmental UNED perception restauración ecológica desarrollo socio ambiental percepción |