Perceptions of Ecosystem Services and Conservation: The Role of Gender and Education in Northeastern Algeria

Farrah Samraoui, Chahrazed Nahli, Sarra Snani, Riad Nedjah, Abdallah Aouadi, Yacine Rouibi, Abdellatif Satour and Boudjéma Samraoui ()
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Farrah Samraoui: Laboratoire de Conservation des Zones Humides, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, Guelma 24000, Algeria
Chahrazed Nahli: Laboratoire de Conservation des Zones Humides, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, Guelma 24000, Algeria
Sarra Snani: Laboratoire de Conservation des Zones Humides, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, Guelma 24000, Algeria
Riad Nedjah: Laboratoire de Conservation des Zones Humides, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, Guelma 24000, Algeria
Abdallah Aouadi: Laboratoire de Conservation des Zones Humides, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, Guelma 24000, Algeria
Yacine Rouibi: Laboratoire de Conservation des Zones Humides, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, Guelma 24000, Algeria
Abdellatif Satour: Laboratoire de Conservation des Zones Humides, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, Guelma 24000, Algeria
Boudjéma Samraoui: Laboratoire de Conservation des Zones Humides, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, Guelma 24000, Algeria

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 7, 1-15

Abstract: Wetlands in northeastern Algeria’s Numidia region provide vital ecosystem services, yet their cultural and intangible values (e.g., spiritual or aesthetic benefits) remain under-recognized in policy and practice. This study explores how gender, education, occupation, and wetland protection status influence local perceptions of provisioning, regulating, and cultural ecosystem services. Based on surveys ( n = 552) across 12 wetland communities, results show that women place greater importance on cultural services, while those with higher education display more ecological awareness but less connection to traditional practices. Occupation and residence in protected areas also significantly shape valuation. These findings highlight the need for inclusive conservation strategies that integrate gender perspectives and local knowledge, promoting community-driven stewardship. This research supports more equitable and resilient environmental governance.

Keywords: biodiversity conservation; cultural services; ecosystem services; environmental education; gender differences; provisioning services; regulating services; sociodemographic factors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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