ASSESSING PERCEPTIONS OF URBAN POPULATION REGARDING SOCIOCULTURAL VALUES IN SPECIALLY PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS
T.B. Melnikova1, O.E. Savitskaya2, M.M. Vostrikova3, S.V. Asriev4, A.Yu. Pyankova1
1Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Sevastopol, Russia
2Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Volgograd, Russia
3Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Voronezh, Russia
4Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Pyatigorsk, Russia
Keywords: SPNA, sociocultural values, scientific value, city, visit, tourist, local resident
Abstract
The sociocultural values of specially protected natural areas (SPNAs) can translate into various outcomes for both society and the territories they inhabit. This study aims to evaluate the patterns and nuances in how the population perceives the sociocultural values of SPNAs in cities where these areas are located. In the first part of the article, we assess the relationship between subjective indicators such as health, active lifestyle, and participation in environmental projects on the one hand, and the proportion of protected areas within the city boundaries on the other. This analysis is conducted across clusters of cities. Similarly, the correlation is examined among the same 87 cities but grouped by the extent of their SPNA network, allowing us to pinpoint the most influential SPNA area in shaping public perception of their values. The second part of the study focuses on understanding how the scientific and pedagogical communities perceive SPNA values in individual cities. We divide the entire SPNA network of these cities based on the level of visitation by tourists and local residents. Moreover, age-related characteristics regarding the perceived significance of protected areas are identified. These findings offer insights that can be utilized to refine the management systems governing SPNAs within urbanized regions.
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