Determination the effective factors on the participation rate of exploiters in the implementation of rangeland management projects in Kojour, Nowshahr city

This study was aimed to determine the impact of social and economical factors on the participation rate of ranchersin rangeland management projects of Kojour in Nowshahr city. The research method was a survey-field study. Thestatistical population of the study included 54 ranchers in the pastures of Hamze Chal, Leman Sofla and Olia of Kojour,and the sample size was determined for 45 individuals based on Cochran formula and 28 of them collaborated in theresearch. Samples were selected by a simple random sampling method and the essential information was collectedthrough a questionnaire. Data analysis was done by SPSSv19 using Pearson and Spearman's correlation coefficient,Spearman, and multivariate regression. The results of the research showed that the rate of participation in rangelandprojects was high, but no significant correlation was observed between the age of respondents and the level of theireducation with the rate of participation in rangeland projects. Besides, there is a significant and positive correlationbetween the rate of income and the rate of participation in rangeland projects with a probability of more than 95% andthere was a significant relationship between the level of trust in government promises and participation in rangelandprojects. Regression analysis indicated that the variable of knowledge in rangeland management projects had a greatercontribution in predicting the participation rate in rangeland management projects compared to other variables. Also,holding training-extension classes led to an increase in the motivation of participation and also raising problems andissues by experts and managers for rangeland projects caused to reduce the rate of participation in rangeland projects.According to the results of this study, increasing the awareness of ranchers, increasing the level of trust to thegovernment, reducing problems, and increasing the income of ranchers can be suggested as a solution.