Assessment of farmer attitudes and behavioral intentions toward bird conservation on organic and conventional Florida farms

Article Abstract:

A 44-item survey instrument to measure farmers' socio-demographic background, farm characteristics, participation in social organizations, communication and information networks and perceived barriers and incentives to adopting bird-friendly practices was developed using a framework for the adoption of agricultural innovations. Innovations in current farming practices that could enhance bird populations should be disseminated through existing social networks and media channels.

Crop Production, Management dynamics, Farms, Practice, Birds, Farmers

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Conserving manatees: knowledge, attitudes, and intentions of boaters in Tampa Bay, Florida

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Research survey reveals that greater understanding by boaters about manatees is correlated with manatee conservation. Furthermore, boaters behavioral intentions to adhere to speed zones and motivation to comply with law enforcement help conserve manatees population. Data indicate that boat collisions with manatees results in about 25% of manatee deaths annually in Florida.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Influence, Control, Seamanship, Boating accidents, Manatees, Wakes (Fluid dynamics)

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Avian Diversity and Functional Insectivory on North-Central Florida Farmlands

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Evidence is presented supporting the use of insectivore birds for insect pest control in farming. The interrelationships between avian species and their pest-control functionality and field borders, crop types, and adjacent forest/hedge matrices are examined.

Florida, Methods, Comparative analysis, Bird populations, Insect pests, Insect control, Farm management

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