Annala Mari J, Lehtoranta Virpi, Hilli Anu, Hokajärvi Raili, Kuoppala Minna, Mykrä Heikki, Piirainen Sirpa
Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), University of Oulu, P.O. Box 413, 90014, Oulu, Finland.
Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), Latokartanonkaari 11, 00790, Helsinki, Finland.
Ambio. 2025 Sep;54(9):1514-1529. doi: 10.1007/s13280-025-02163-3. Epub 2025 Apr 5.
Boreal headwater streams are vital for forest biodiversity and larger water bodies but face challenges from forest management. Understanding forest owner's views is key for effective water management. Our research surveys family forest owners to explore: (1) their perception of stream value, (2) factors driving their willingness to protect streams, and (3) if motivations for forest ownership vary by residence. Most owners are motivated by recreation. Those living far from their forests prioritize landscape, heritage, and biodiversity more than nearby residents. While owners recognize the importance of biodiversity and water protection, this does not always influence their management choices. Owners who are familiar with the link between forest management and stream health are more willing to protect streams from logging impacts. These findings highlight the need for better advice and policies for forest owners on managing water quality and biodiversity.
北方源头溪流对森林生物多样性和更大的水体至关重要，但面临着森林管理带来的挑战。了解森林所有者的观点是有效水资源管理的关键。我们的研究对家庭森林所有者进行调查，以探究：（1）他们对溪流价值的认知，（2）促使他们愿意保护溪流的因素，以及（3）森林所有权的动机是否因居住地而异。大多数所有者受休闲因素驱动。那些居住在远离其森林地区的人比附近居民更重视景观、遗产和生物多样性。虽然所有者认识到生物多样性和水保护的重要性，但这并不总是影响他们的管理选择。熟悉森林管理与溪流健康之间联系的所有者更愿意保护溪流免受伐木影响。这些发现凸显了需要为森林所有者提供更好的关于管理水质和生物多样性的建议和政策。
