The greater the contact, the closer the threat: the influence of contact with nature on the social perception of biodiversity loss and the effectiveness of conservation behaviours

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For instance, it has been demonstrated that biodiversity conservation behaviours are determined in part by individuals` perceptions of being close to nature, which are directly influenced by individuals` experiences of nature during their lifetimes. Indeed, past research has demonstrated that pro-environmental behaviours are more likely to occur for individuals who report to have been in contact with nature, including recreational contact with nature (e_g, birdwatching and fishing ) and active engagement and interaction with nature (such as gardening or picking flowers ) as well as mere exposure to nature (e_g, walking or camping ). Other than . . .

 



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