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  • Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Forestry

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  • Reforestation requires diverse native species for biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
  • Selecting these species is challenging due to varying stakeholder preferences.
  • Identifying suitable species involves expert ecological assessments and stakeholder input.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify native tree species for reforestation in a North Lebanon watershed.
  • To assess and compare preferences of public, private, and academic stakeholders regarding species conservation priority and ecological suitability.
  • To analyze variability in stakeholder ratings and its impact on species selection for reforestation.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was used to collect ratings from 34 stakeholders.
  • Stakeholders rated 22 ecologically suitable tree species on conservation priority and suitability.
  • Respondents were categorized by focus: biodiversity or forestry.

Main Results:

  • High variability in species ratings was observed among all respondents.
  • No significant difference in overall ratings between biodiversity-focused and forestry-focused respondents.
  • Significant within-group variability in preferences was found among forestry-focused respondents, but not biodiversity-focused respondents.
  • Resultant species rankings differed considerably between stakeholder groups despite similar overall ratings.

Conclusions:

  • Stakeholder preferences significantly influence species selection for reforestation.
  • Variability within stakeholder groups, particularly forestry-focused, underscores the need for diverse input.
  • Incorporating multiple stakeholder perspectives is essential for successful, resilient reforestation projects.