Citizens find it hard to appreciate the ecological qualities of an unorganized forest landscape because they prefer a neat and orderly appearance even though it may not offer ecological benefits (Tyrväinen et al 2013). Lifeless downed wood or logs give the impression of untidiness and chaos. What the public should understand is the importance of dead wood, rather than basing their preferences on the social norm of aesthetic scenery, and beauty (Nassauer 1995). A lack of education causes misconc...
Metrics
- University University of Maryland
- Program Partnership for Action Learning
- Sustainable Development Goals 15 Life on Land
- University Department Plant Sciences and Landscape Architecture
- Status Completed
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name Howard County & Columbia Association