Effects of ecological information on judgments about scenic impacts of timber harvest

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The proper preparation and targeting of informational ecosystem messages is necessary to influence the public opinion regarding ecosystem management. A use of informational ecosystem messages reveals that they affect judgments about commercially thinned and clear cut stands on timber harvests. Different views about the same stand produced different ratings. Office workers who heard the message rated the ecosystem management conditions higher than the university students. The study shows that humans assess their environment on the basis of their feelings and perceptions of truth.

Psychological aspects, Management, Biotic communities, Forest ecology, Ecological surveys

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Evaluating the potential for environmental quality improvement in a community distressed by manmade hazards

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The results of a study on manmade environmental hazards and their impacts on affected communities near a waste disposal site in Staten Island, New York, shows high levels of environmental awareness among the residents. They have a clear understanding about their health and safety, and make their decisions based upon their experiences. Air pollution and waste disposal create major problem. Half of the residents are prepared to give financial support to bioremediation programs and environmental conservation.

Environmental aspects, Waste disposal sites, Environmental protection, Staten Island, New York, New York

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