Factors Affecting the Sustainable Forest Management

Abstract

The major purpose of this study is to assess the perception of managers in the Forest, Range and Watershed<br />Organization. It is an applied study by using descriptive–correlative method. A questionnaire was developed<br />and data collected from 105 respondents. The validity and reliability of questionnaires was verified. The<br />results of study show that there was a relationship between educational level, work experience, experiences<br />in extension and education activities, role of extension in increasing information about sustainable forestry,<br />create positive attitude, providing information about sustainable forestry indicators, motivation for<br />participating in the projects, local management, allocation of appropriate financial resources, attend of<br />extension education courses, participate in group discussions, visiting successful projects, using workshops,<br />newsletters, magazines & bulletin and improvement of sustainable forestry management. Multivariate<br />regression analysis shows that providing economic motivations of managers, being aware of indicators,<br />using courses, management experiences & the role of extension in creating positive attitudes had positive<br />impact on improvement of sustainable forestry sustainable management.