Broadening the Justifications for Inclusive Conservation: Values Associated With Nature's Contributions to People

A study on Kilimanjaro National Park reveals that combining the Nature's Contributions to People (NCP) and plural valuation frameworks provides deeper insights into people-nature relationships, crucial for inclusive conservation. Researchers identified five distinct clusters of NCP preferences among 623 participants—farmers, conservationists, tour guides, and tourists—each exhibiting unique intrinsic, instrumental, and relational values. This approach better captures the multidimensionality of these relationships compared to using either framework alone. The findings underscore the need for diversified, place-based conservation strategies that balance biodiversity protection with ecosystem functioning while recognizing diverse human values.

Gross, M., von Wehrden, H., Mwampamba, T. H., Sanya, J., Pearson, J., Sesabo, J. K., Riechers, M., Arbieu, U., Böhning‐Gaese, K., & Martín‐López, B. (2025). Broadening the Justifications for Inclusive Conservation: Values Associated With Nature’s Contributions to People. Conservation Letters, 18(5). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.13129