Environmental, economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water, soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in Acopalca, Peru

The concept of ecosystem services has gained popularity among academics, researchers and policymakers to support environmental management and biodiversity conservation, so that many development projects in rural areas have merited investment for restoration and improvement of grassland ecosystems ac...

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Autores principales: Maldonado Oré, Edith M., Yaranga Cano, Raul Marino, Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin, Cano, Deyvis
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Publicado: Head Start Network for Education and Research 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2543
https://doi.org/10.63002/gres.26.511
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author Maldonado Oré, Edith M.
Yaranga Cano, Raul Marino
Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin
Cano, Deyvis
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Maldonado Oré, Edith M.
Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin
Yaranga Cano, Raul Marino
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Yaranga Cano, Raul Marino
Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin
Cano, Deyvis
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description The concept of ecosystem services has gained popularity among academics, researchers and policymakers to support environmental management and biodiversity conservation, so that many development projects in rural areas have merited investment for restoration and improvement of grassland ecosystems accompanied by training programs for the beneficiaries, With this criterion in mind, the study investigated the perception of puna pastoralists in Acopalca, Peru, regarding the degree of knowledge about the significance of the ecosystem services provided by soil-water-grasslands, with the objective of characterizing the environmental, social and economic dimensions of this local perception, through the application of a survey to the representative of the livestock family affiliated to two producers' associations. It was evidenced that cattle-raising families have a limited understanding of the role of the natural resources they directly access and little clarity on the relationship between natural pastures, family income and access to basic services. The results revealed limitations in environmental perception, evidencing a lack of knowledge about the multifaceted contribution of pastures. Social perception showed neutrality in the relationship between pastures and family income, and a discrepancy in access to basic services. The comparison between associations highlighted significant differences, indicating the need for training strategies adapted to the local idiosyncrasies of the beneficiaries. In conclusion, addressing the deficiencies identified in community understanding was essential to strengthening sustainable natural resource management in Acopalca. It highlights the importance of designing specific training programs, considering the particularities of each group, to promote self-management and community participation and thus achieve more comprehensive and sustainable local development.
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spelling INIA25432024-07-19T17:39:23Z Environmental, economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water, soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in Acopalca, Peru Maldonado Oré, Edith M. Yaranga Cano, Raul Marino Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin Cano, Deyvis Environmental perception Puna pastoralists Soil-water-grassland relationship Community participation https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.01 Environmental management Gestión ambiental Pastoralists Pastoralista Soil management Manejo del suelo Water management Ordenación de aguas Grassland management Manejo de praderas Community involvement Participación comunitaria The concept of ecosystem services has gained popularity among academics, researchers and policymakers to support environmental management and biodiversity conservation, so that many development projects in rural areas have merited investment for restoration and improvement of grassland ecosystems accompanied by training programs for the beneficiaries, With this criterion in mind, the study investigated the perception of puna pastoralists in Acopalca, Peru, regarding the degree of knowledge about the significance of the ecosystem services provided by soil-water-grasslands, with the objective of characterizing the environmental, social and economic dimensions of this local perception, through the application of a survey to the representative of the livestock family affiliated to two producers' associations. It was evidenced that cattle-raising families have a limited understanding of the role of the natural resources they directly access and little clarity on the relationship between natural pastures, family income and access to basic services. The results revealed limitations in environmental perception, evidencing a lack of knowledge about the multifaceted contribution of pastures. Social perception showed neutrality in the relationship between pastures and family income, and a discrepancy in access to basic services. The comparison between associations highlighted significant differences, indicating the need for training strategies adapted to the local idiosyncrasies of the beneficiaries. In conclusion, addressing the deficiencies identified in community understanding was essential to strengthening sustainable natural resource management in Acopalca. It highlights the importance of designing specific training programs, considering the particularities of each group, to promote self-management and community participation and thus achieve more comprehensive and sustainable local development. 2024-07-18T20:43:36Z 2024-07-18T20:43:36Z 2024-06-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Maldonado, E. M.; Yaranga, R. M.; Pizarro, S. E.; Cano, D. (2024). Environmental, economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water, soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in Acopalca, Peru. Global Research in Environment and Sustainability, 2(6), 1-17. doi: 10.63002/gres.26.511 3033-3644 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2543 https://doi.org/10.63002/gres.26.511 eng urn:issn:3033-3644 Global Research in Environment and Sustainability (GRES) info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ application/pdf application/pdf Head Start Network for Education and Research GB Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria Repositorio Institucional - INIA
spellingShingle Environmental perception
Puna pastoralists
Soil-water-grassland relationship
Community participation
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.01
Environmental management
Gestión ambiental
Pastoralists
Pastoralista
Soil management
Manejo del suelo
Water management
Ordenación de aguas
Grassland management
Manejo de praderas
Community involvement
Participación comunitaria
Maldonado Oré, Edith M.
Yaranga Cano, Raul Marino
Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin
Cano, Deyvis
Environmental, economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water, soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in Acopalca, Peru
title Environmental, economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water, soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in Acopalca, Peru
title_full Environmental, economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water, soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in Acopalca, Peru
title_fullStr Environmental, economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water, soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in Acopalca, Peru
title_full_unstemmed Environmental, economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water, soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in Acopalca, Peru
title_short Environmental, economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water, soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in Acopalca, Peru
title_sort environmental economic and social perceptions of community members on the role of water soil and natural grasslands as a basis for local development in acopalca peru
topic Environmental perception
Puna pastoralists
Soil-water-grassland relationship
Community participation
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.01
Environmental management
Gestión ambiental
Pastoralists
Pastoralista
Soil management
Manejo del suelo
Water management
Ordenación de aguas
Grassland management
Manejo de praderas
Community involvement
Participación comunitaria
url https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2543
https://doi.org/10.63002/gres.26.511
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