Evaluation the factors influencing on success of biological watershed management projects (Case study: Kakhk Gonabad Watershed)

Biological projects in the watershed area are one of the main activities in watershed management and soil conservation programs. Nowadays implementation of these types of projects in most of watershed area is considered. Studies have shown that these projects are more economical than the other operations and more effective in protecting water resources and soil. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of natural and human factors in the success of biological projects in the Kakhk watershed area. For this purpose, a questionnaire prepared and completed by the relevant experts in watershed area. The target population for this research was experts who were familiar with the project of Kakhk watershed. The sample population was consisted of 31 experts who are concerned that they completed questionnaires. Results of data showed that biological projects which are implemented by the watershed deputy of Khorasan Razavi’s office of natural resources were successful. Data analysis also discovered that human factors are more effective than natural factors on success of biological implemented projects in Kakhk watershed area. In this case experience of experts and social trust and benefits of people are more effective on success of biological projects which is implemented in Kakhk watershed area. Results of research also showed that there are no significant differences between educational groups and field groups of respondents on evaluation of biological projects (F=1.809, P=0.157), (F=1.118, P=0.359).