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Arboriculture & Urban Forestry Online
Volume 31, Issue 3 — May 2005
https://www.isa-arbor.com/Publications/Arboriculture-Urban-Forestry

INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS AFFECTING PARTICIPATION IN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAMS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, U.S.    (View PDF)

Thomas J. Straka, Allan P. Marsinko, and Christopher J. Childers

Abstract: This article reports the results of a 2003 statewide survey of South Carolina, U.S., residents concerning characteristics affecting participation in urban and community forestry programs. Results are intended to increase effectiveness of program planning and organization within state forestry commissions. Participants in urban and community forestry programs have strong feelings for the importance of these programs, and the majority (91%) expected continued participation. The majority of nonparticipants (71%) were unaware of the existence of these programs, and most (59%) did not know whether they would ever participate in future programs. Future considerations for the success of urban and community forestry programs in South Carolina need to focus on increased public awareness. Prior awareness of the program and participant's age significantly (P £ 0.10) affected stated intentions to participate in the program.

Keywords: Urban and community forestry; community forestry; urban forestry; tree programs

https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2005.016


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