Can intrinsic, instrumental, and relational value assignments inform more integrative methods of protected area conflict resolution? Exploratory findings from Aysén, Chile. Issue 6 (1st November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gale, Trace; Ednie, Andrea
• Is Part Of: Journal of tourism and cultural change. Volume 18:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 690
• Page End: 710
• Publication Date: 2020-11-01
• Subjects: Assigned values -- protected area conflict -- natural area value scale -- Aysén -- Chile -- relational values -- holistic planning -- translation; Tourism -- Periodicals; Heritage tourism -- Periodicals; 306.481905
• DOI: 10.1080/14766825.2019.1633336
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-6825

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper addresses Protected Area (PA) research gaps through an exploration of the plural nature of natural area values, using the three dimensions (intrinsic, instrumental, and relational) of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Conceptual Framework for values assessment. Research employs an online survey ( n = 155), combining the Natural Area Value Scale (NAVS) and a fictional protected area decision making scenario to examine how visitor use planning participants in the Aysén Region of Chile assigned value to natural areas. Two relational values (aesthetics, recreation) emerge as the most highly assessed of the four NAVS dimensions in the study. Cluster analysis identified three distinct value orientation cluster groups, based on their NAV dimension ratings. Differences amongst the value cluster groups help identify potential power imbalances that have the potential to contribute to PA conflict. Comparisons of the user groups that local management authorities use to segment stakeholders reveal a number of similarities. Management scenario responses, which incorporate newly emerging relational value concepts, suggest that study participants incorporate plural value considerations and prefer solutions that include relational values.