Rural Governance against Eucalyptus Expansion in Galicia (NW Iberian Peninsula)
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Towards a New Conflict Resolution Policy through Pluralism and Restoration
3. Methodological Considerations
3.1. Methodological Underpinnings
3.2. Study Areas
3.3. Materials
4. Results
4.1. Froxán: Transforming the Desire for Pragmatism into Bottom-Up Collaborative Scenarios
4.1.1. The Approximation between Froxán Community and External Participants
- The importance given to the role of space.
- The strong belief in the power of community.
- A strategic encouragement for participation.
4.1.2. An Accepted Estrangement with the Regional Government
4.2. Ames: Regaining Power through Top-Down Governance
4.2.1. The Approximation between the Local Government and Neighbors
- Their understanding that the landowners tend to prioritize the economic value of their lands.
- Their efforts to visualize the diverse benefits associated with the fire safety strips.
- Their continuing facilitation of information and tools towards alternatives to Eucalyptus plantations.
4.2.2. An Accepted Estrangement with the Regional Government
5. Discussion and Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Value | Definition | Function |
---|---|---|
Aesthetic | Physical attraction and appeal of nature | Harmony, security, creativity |
Dominionistic | Mastery and control over nature | Physical prowess, self-confidence, mastery skills |
Humanistic | Emotional control over nature | Bonding, cooperation, companionship |
Naturalistic | Exploration and discovery of nature | Order, meaning, connection |
Moralistic | Moral and spiritual relation to nature | Curiosity, exploitation, discovery |
Negativistic | Fear and aversion of nature | Safety, protection, awe |
Scientific | Systematic and empirical study of nature | Knowledge, understanding, critical thinking skills |
Symbolic | Nature in language and expressive thought | Communication, mental development, analytical skills |
Utilitarian | Material and physical exploration of nature | Physical sustenance, material productivity, survival skills |
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Cidrás, D.; Lois-González, R.-C.; Paül, V. Rural Governance against Eucalyptus Expansion in Galicia (NW Iberian Peninsula). Sustainability 2018, 10, 3396. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10103396
Cidrás D, Lois-González R-C, Paül V. Rural Governance against Eucalyptus Expansion in Galicia (NW Iberian Peninsula). Sustainability. 2018; 10(10):3396. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10103396
Chicago/Turabian StyleCidrás, Diego, Rubén-Camilo Lois-González, and Valerià Paül. 2018. "Rural Governance against Eucalyptus Expansion in Galicia (NW Iberian Peninsula)" Sustainability 10, no. 10: 3396. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10103396