Coastal Wetlands Restoration: Public Perception and Community Development

Coastal wetlands are essential for ocean health, and this book examines innovative approaches to restoration and how to engage with communities for long-term investment. It compares results from three countries and offers guidance for future conservation and restoration projects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Coastal wetlands are vital ecosystems that play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the oceanic environment. As the demand for restoration projects increases worldwide, it is essential to assess their effectiveness and impact on local communities. This book provides a comprehensive examination of coastal wetland restorations by exploring existing community perceptions and drawing on the knowledge and expertise of academics and practitioners. Conducted over a four-year period in three different cultural settings – England, Japan, and Malaysia – the study investigates how citizens perceive the environment, discuss the risks and benefits of restoration projects, and how their perceptions change over time. By comparing and contrasting the results from these countries, the book offers valuable guidance for future conservation and restoration activities, with a particular focus on working with local citizens to avoid conflict and secure long-term investment.

This book is of significant interest to students and scholars in coastal restoration, wetland conservation, citizen science, environmental sociology, and environmental management. It will also be valuable to practitioners and policymakers involved in environmental restoration projects.

The importance of coastal wetlands cannot be overstated. These unique ecosystems support a diverse range of plant and animal species, contribute to flood control, and play a vital role in mitigating the effects of climate change. However, coastal wetlands are facing numerous threats, including erosion, pollution, and development. Restoration projects are therefore crucial in preserving and restoring these valuable ecosystems.

One of the key challenges in coastal wetland restoration is understanding the perceptions of local communities. These communities are often deeply connected to the land and water, and their perspectives can significantly impact the success of restoration projects. This book provides valuable insights into how citizens perceive the environment, discuss the risks and benefits of restoration projects, and how their perceptions change over time. By comparing and contrasting the results from three different cultural settings, the book offers guidance for future conservation and restoration activities that are tailored to the specific needs and values of local communities.

Another important aspect of coastal wetland restoration is the collaboration between governmental and non-governmental organizations. These organizations play a critical role in implementing restoration projects and ensuring that they are effective and sustainable. This book explores how governmental and non-governmental organizations work with the various community perceptions on the ground, and how they can collaborate to achieve common goals.

In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive examination of coastal wetland restorations by exploring existing community perceptions and drawing on the knowledge and expertise of academics and practitioners. It offers valuable guidance for future conservation and restoration activities, with a particular focus on working with local citizens to avoid conflict and secure long-term investment. Coastal wetlands are vital ecosystems that play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the oceanic environment, and it is essential to ensure that restoration projects are implemented effectively and sustainably. By understanding the perceptions of local communities and collaborating with governmental and non-governmental organizations, we can help to preserve and restore these valuable ecosystems for future generations.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 143 x 223 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367863081