Abstract
Aim of study: To develop a methodology to obtain knowledge in public participation processes.Area of study: Fonsagrada-Os Ancares (Spain), region located in the northern Iberian Peninsula.Material and methods: This study proposes a new method for generating questionnaire survey in participative forest plan with four stages. The validation of this method is performed in the context of a tactical sub-regional forest plan.Main results: The questionnaires based on criteria and indicators proved to be effective in obtaining key information for planning. The method used offers tools to reach the consensus on natural resource management, through the knowledge gained by selecting relevant information (preferences, opinions, and expectations) from past, present, and future forest activity, focusing on solutions to conflicts.Research highlights: The use of appropriate indicators and criteria in the planning phase allows for obtaining knowledge concerning the preferences and future challenges for forest management.
Highlights
The comprehensive management of natural resources exerts a great influence from the scientific, technical, and applied perspectives (Brouwer & Van Ek, 2004; Lee, 2006)
It is accepted that a key prerequisite for the sustainable management of natural resources is the involvement of all the stakeholders in decision-making (Niedzialkowski et al, 2012)
There are different methodologies for how to approach public participation (Fiorino, 1990; Stirling, 2006; Niedzialkowski et al, 2012) and different considerations with respect to whether it is to be regarded as a means or an end, such as ethical considerations or its use as a management tool (Buchy & Hoverman, 2000)
Summary
The comprehensive management of natural resources exerts a great influence from the scientific, technical, and applied perspectives (Brouwer & Van Ek, 2004; Lee, 2006). The different perspectives on and objectives of public participation have generated different methodologies and techniques of public participation (Sheppard & Meitner, 2005; Díaz-Balteiro & Romero, 2008; FAO, 2010; Kangas et al, 2010; Bruña-García & MareyPérez, 2014; Uhde et al, 2015). These methodologies have a normative or substantive character and have been used as a means in planning activities. As the extent of the public participation process increases, from a substantive-instrumental perspective, problems arise that slow its development (Niedzialkowski et al, 2012). The validation of the method was performed in the context of a tactical sub-regional forest plan
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