Analysis of Trust and Participatory Management by Users Network in Toward Rangelands Co-management (Case study: Gorgoo region- Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province)

Rangeland ecosystems play important role in human life. Participation is a key element to protect natural resources and achieve sustainability. High level of social capital leads to better participation and successful collaborative programs. In this research social relation of rangeland beneficiaries in traditional boundary of Gorgoo-e- Aghaei in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province was studied using social network analysis with emphasize on trust and cooperation (as principal dimensions of social capital). Results showed that cohesion and social capital was poor in the study area. Relation stability and network balance was also poor and trust and cooperation ties were not suitably adjusted. More than a half of actors were peripherally placed and trust and cooperation circulation speed was low، hence it affects collaboration of rangeland mangers negatively. It can be concluded that enhancing trust and cooperation among people assist social empowerment، increases social capital and decrease social conflicts in the region.