| This study explores human dimensions of watershed management in a small watershed on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Using a multiple method, qualitative approach, the researcher tried to develop an understanding of local residents' perspectives regarding their natural resource management, concerns, problems, and potential solutions, and hoped to identify support among the watershed communities for implementing alternative natural resource management and sustainable development initiatives. The reported results reveal a high degree of stakeholder knowledge and understanding about their shared natural resources, the identification of important resource management and use conflicts, and suggestions about how to improve these situations. The research also revealed benefits of using multiple methods for understanding and measuring human dimensions of watershed management. |
