Moral Alignment, Legitimacy, and Compliance: A Preliminary Assessment of Factors Affecting Community-centric Conservation in the Philippines

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Abstract

The management and monitoring of protected and conserved areas is a multi-faceted issue that warrants close inspection of the human dimensions of conservation. Previous research has emphasized the importance of understanding community-authority relations, as these interactions impact the effectiveness of environmental management and protection. However, limited research exists that examines and compares perceptions of conservation law, authority, and enforcement by community members and rangers alike. Based on interviews and surveys conducted in the Philippines, the current study seeks to examine community and authority perceptions of conservation laws and regulations, community-authority interactions, and attitudes toward guardianship. Findings have implications for further understanding the human dimensions of conservation science and the role of criminological and criminal justice research in exploring environment-related issues.

Authors

• Geldy Nunez, University of Central Florida

• Amelia Wiercioch, University of Central Florida

• Will Moreto, University of Central Florida