Ocena gotowości mieszkańców do partycypacji w działaniach na rzecz ochrony krajobrazu Beskidu Śląskiego i Żywieckiego

Abstract

Landscape management requires taking the needs and aspirations of local communities into account. Hence, social participation is of great importance. Perception and appreciated values determine the opinions and attitudes of residents. This may be crucial for the effectiveness of the implementation of landscape protection tasks. The research goal an attempt to determine the readiness of residents of selected villages of the Żywiecki poviat to participate in landscape activities. In the study area, there is an increase in the share of residents in local activities, including pro-landscape ones. This can be associated with a strong relationship of belonging and attachment. The challenge is to educate people in order to shape the cognitive component and strengthen attitudes and translate them into active participation in public life.