The role of the social sciences and economics in understanding and informing tree biosecurity policy and planning: a global summary and synthesis
July 2017
Publication: The role of the social sciences and economics in understanding and informing tree biosecurity policy and planning: a global summary and synthesis
Author(s): Marzano, M., Allen, W., Haight, R.G., Holmes, T.P., Carina H Keskitalo, E., Langer, Lisa E.R., Shadbolt, M., Urquhart, J., & Dandy, N
We present available evidence on six key dimensions: (1) the role of different stakeholders and the broader public within tree health; (2) levels of knowledge and awareness of tree pests and diseases amongst the variety of end-user ‘stakeholder’ groups, and influences on their attitudes and practices; (3) social acceptability of management approaches; (4) the impact of formal and informal governance arrangements; (5) risk communication; (6) economic analyses on the impact of tree pests.