Journal of Range and Watershed Managment

Analysis of the Integrated Institution–User Network in Co-Management Action Plan of Rangeland(Case Study: Ghasr-e-Yaghoub, Khorram Bid, Fars Province)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Sareh Rasekhi 1
Ali Akbar Mehrabi 2
Seyed Akbar Javadi 3
Mehdi Ghorbani 4

1 PhD student of Rangeland Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, I.R.IRAN.

2 Professor, Department of Watershed Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, I.R.IRAN.

3 Assistant Prof., Department of rangelan Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, I.R.IRAN.

4 Assistant Prof., Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Tehran, I.R.IRAN.

https://doi.org/10.22059/jrwm.2016.61689
Abstract
Renewable natural resources are national capital and are of paramount importance in each country. Preservation and developing these resources is incumbent upon relevant institutions and all people especially the beneficiaries. In this regard, various approaches have been recommended for optimum use and sustainable preservation of natural resources especially rangelands among which co-management is highly emphasized. To pinpoint challenges and barriers before co-management, the integrated institution-beneficiaries network (institutions related to rangeland management and rangeland users) of Ghasr-e-Yaghoub village in Safashahr was analyzed applying social network analysis method. Results demonstrated that cohesion level among rangeland users and institutions related to rangeland and also network sustainability in the study area was moderate and Village Islamic Council and Jihad-e Keshavarzi (Agricultural Development Agency) were the two most influential institutions. In other words, they were core actors among all institutions. Therefore, reinforcement of cohesion among actors and recognizing key actors in different levels are necessary approaches for implementation of co-management action plan. Additionally, it helps natural resource managers for sustainable management of rangelands.

Keywords

institutional cohesion
Social network analysis
Ghasr-e-Yaghoub Village
Key actors
Rangeland Co-Management
Journal of Range and Watershed Managment
Volume 69, Issue 2
Summer 2016
Pages 367-382

  • Receive Date 29 June 2014
  • Revise Date 26 October 2014
  • Accept Date 27 October 2014
  • Publish Date 21 June 2016

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