Investigation of effective factors on rural participation in watershed management operations in Monj-Bideleh Basin of Lordegan

Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province with one percent of total area in Iran, covers 10 percent of total precipitation. Also, Karoon and Zayandehrood rivers are originated from this province. In recent years, the different watershed operations have been performed to control and maintain surface water in the province. This research analyzed effective factors on rural participation in watershed management operations in Monj-Bideleh Basin of Lordegan in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. Required data were compiled with questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS. The results showed that relationship between age, main gob and experience in agriculture with participation is negative and insignificant. In contrast, the relationship between satisfaction, social versatility, socio-economic situation, membership in public institutes and village, and use of informational resources with participation is positive and significant in one percent. The results of multiple regression estimation in stepwise indicate that knowledge of the objectives and characteristics of the watershed management plan has the highest portion in participation in watershed management activities.