Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 sari university

2 Assosiate Professor., Dept. of Rangeland Management, Sari University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing participation of landholders in the the rehabilitation and restoration of Choqakadoo rangeland in the city Sarpolzahab province of Kermanshah The aim of the research, applied research methodology, causal correlation. In addition to data processing descriptive statistics and correlation, multiple regression and path analysis method of inferential statistics were used. The results showed that the correlation coefficient attend public hearings, cordial relations with its neighbors, dominating the promoters on technical topics, providing extension services in the field of rehabilitation and restoration of rangeland, over responsibility for part of the program into landholders, membership in local organizations, familiar of landholders with and participate in training courses and promotional programs most of solidarity with the participation of landholders in the rangeland rehabilitation and restoration. Enter regression methods on variables including background indicate that their level of education, the most direct and positive effects (0/281) and the most positive effect and total (0/357) on the participation of landholders, also number of livestock, number of dependents and income are next in priorities. Among the variables including background age and years of exploitation has a negative effect (-0/482 , -0/468) on landholders' participation in the rangeland rehabilitation and restoration. So pay particular attention to these factors can be placed on the agenda of managers and planners and more participation of landholders in areas of rehabilitation and restoration of rangelands, provide in every area.

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