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Fire in the Forest: Public Perceptions of Ecological Restoration in North-central Arizona

David M. Ostergren, Jesse B. Abrams and Kimberly A. Lowe
Ecological Restoration, March 2008, 26 (1) 51-60; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/er.26.1.51
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In recent years residents of the intermontane West have experienced a series of expensive and high-profile fire seasons. One result is that the concept of ecological restoration has moved squarely into public view. As scientists and practitioners continue to refine the definition of ecological restoration as a practical matter, citizens are forming their own perceptions of how restoration should be applied to local forests. We used a recent public opinion survey in north-central Arizona to assess public views of restoration. Our findings indicate broad support for restoration although portions of the population, particularly those in rural areas, see restoration primarily as a means to protect human lives and property from fire. Most importantly, our findings suggest that a majority of the public in this region have a view of restoration beyond fire risk reduction, but vary in their willingness to accept dramatic changes to forest conditions.

  • Arizona
  • fire
  • ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)
  • public opinion
  • restoration
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David M. Ostergren, Jesse B. Abrams, Kimberly A. Lowe
Ecological Restoration Mar 2008, 26 (1) 51-60; DOI: 10.3368/er.26.1.51

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Fire in the Forest: Public Perceptions of Ecological Restoration in North-central Arizona
David M. Ostergren, Jesse B. Abrams, Kimberly A. Lowe
Ecological Restoration Mar 2008, 26 (1) 51-60; DOI: 10.3368/er.26.1.51
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