Adaptation of Sacred Land

November 29, 2001

Table of Contents Summary Abstract Aim The Problem Definitions Farmers Interests and Land-Use Objectives Woodland Expansion Environmental Benefits Strategic Decisions, Protection and Adaptation Evaluating Farmer Preferences Biodiversity, Land-Use and Livelihoods Human Values for Nature Environmental crisis, sacred and sacred values Social progress, spiritual progress and differentiation Living Nature and Transformative Experience Sacred and heritage values in Britain Human Welfare Human Welfare, Economic Decisions, and Environmental Risks Environmental Values and Cost-Benefit Analysis Participatory Management and Sustainable Development Participatory Approaches to Environmental Management Method of Investigation Aim Problems and choice of method Q-Method Overview The Q-Sample Classification The Q-sample Structure Procedure Results Analysis and Discussion Demographic Variables Summary of the 5 Viewpoints Future Research and Applicability of the Findings On Farm Analysis Participatory Planning Research Opportunities Q Methodology and Local Viewpoints Review of Q and Recommendations The Five Viewpoints Discussion Conclusions References Articles Q Methodology Bibliography Summary The primary purpose of this investigation was to assess the potential of Q methodology as a tool for participatory planning in the adoption of agroforestry practices. ...